GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 36

Question 36

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

A balance of ₦102 on wages account was transferred as ₦120. This is error of

  1. A.transposition
  2. B.omission
  3. C.principle
  4. D.original entry
  5. E.compensation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (transposition)

Explanation

The digits 0 and 2 were swapped (102 → 120): a transposition error.