JAMB Principles of Accounts 2011 Question 8

Question 8

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

The medium of correcting errors whose differences are shown in the trial balance is by the use of

  1. A.debtors' account
  2. B.creditors' account
  3. C.suspense account
  4. D.ledger account.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (suspense account)

Explanation

A difference in the trial balance is put in a suspense account until the errors are found and corrected.