WAEC Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 314

1,566.

Which of the following is a capital expenditure?

A.

Extension of building

B.

Repairs of generator

C.

Purchase of stock

D.

Purchase of stationery

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,567.

The two fundamental books of accounting are

A.

Return inwards and outwards

B.

Journal and ledger

C.

Discounts allowed and received

D.

Credit note and debit note

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,568.

A loss made on the disposal of a fixed assets is debited to

A.

Sales account

B.

Purchases account

C.

Profit and loss account

D.

Capital account

Correct answer is C

Loss on sale; Debit cash for the amount received, debit all accumulated depreciation, debit the loss on sale of asset account, and credit the fixed asset

 

1,569.

Which of the following is not an item in the profit and loss account?

A.

Drawings

B.

Interest

C.

Salaries

D.

Bad debts

Correct answer is A

Drawings account is one of the temporary accounts and is closed at the end of accounting period. But this account is not closed in the income statement i.e. trading account or profit and loss account rather it is closed in the capital account of the owner which is reported in the statement of financial position

 

1,570.

Which of the following is not a revenue to a local government?

A.

Fines

B.

Licenses

C.

Personal income tax

D.

Tenement rates

Correct answer is C

State and local governments collect tax revenues from three primary sources: income, sales, and property taxes. Income and sales taxes make up the majority of combined state tax revenue, while property taxes are the largest source of tax revenue for local governments, including school districts.