GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 35

Question 35

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

Which of the following will not affect the agreement of the Trial Balance? I. Compensating error II. Debiting an item instead of crediting it III. Making only a single entry

  1. A.I only
  2. B.II only
  3. C.III only
  4. D.II and III only
  5. E.I, II and III.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I only)

Explanation

Compensating errors cancel out; posting to the wrong side or making one entry leaves the totals unequal.