WAEC Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 326

1,626.

Which of following is a recurrent expenditure in public sector accounting?

A.

Purchase of vehicles

B.

Purchase of drugs

C.

Construction of bore holes

D.

Construction of buildings

Correct answer is B

Recurrent expenditure on goods and services is expenditure, which does not result in the creation or acquisition of fixed assets (new or second-hand). It consists mainly of expenditure on wages, salaries and supplements, purchases of goods and services and consumption of fixed capital (depreciation).

1,627.

Which of following is a recurrent expenditure in public sector accounting?

A.

Purchase of vehicles

B.

Purchase of drugs

C.

Construction of bore holes

D.

Construction of buildings

Correct answer is B

Recurrent expenditure on goods and services is expenditure, which does not result in the creation or acquisition of fixed assets (new or second-hand). It consists mainly of expenditure on wages, salaries and supplements, purchases of goods and services and consumption of fixed capital (depreciation).

1,628.

A low current ratio in business indicates that the business is

A.

Long term loan repayment problem

B.

Efficient in the utilization of its resources

C.

Unable to pay its bills on time

D.

Growing its net assets effectively

Correct answer is C

A low current ratio indicates problems in working capital management. All other things being equal, creditors consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which are due over the next 12 months.


 

1,629.

Agreement between partners is contained in the partnership

A.

Act

B.

Deeds

C.

Accord

D.

Deal

Correct answer is B

partnership deed, also known as a partnership agreement, is a document that outlines in detail the rights and responsibilities of all parties to a business operation. It has the force of law and is designed to guide the partners in the conduct of the business.

1,630.

The accounting principle that states that, In the preparation of account statements, revenues are recognized as soon as goods is passed on to the customer is the

A.

Materiality concept

B.

Matching concept

C.

Constituency concept

D.

Realization concept

Correct answer is D

The realization principle is the concept that revenue can only be recognized once the underlying goods or services associated with the revenue have been delivered or rendered, respectively.