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WAEC Accounting 2016 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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43. Which of the following expense is apportioned between departments based on sales? A. Discount received B. Electricity C. Carriage inwards D. Carriage outwards

  • A. Discount received
  • B. Electricity
  • C. Carriage inwards
  • D. Carriage outwardsCorrect

Explanation

Carriage outwards is the cost incurred to carrying goods sold out to the organisation. Thus, it is a sales related expense, apportioned based on sales.

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