Question 34
Correction of Errors and Suspense AccountWhich of the following errors will not allow a Trial Balance to agree?
- A.Where a transaction is completely omitted from the books
- B.Where the correct amount is entered but in the wrong account
- C.Where the figure entered on one side is different from the one entered on the other side
- D.Where an item is entered in the wrong class of account
- E.Where the correct amount is used but each item is shown on the wrong side of the account.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Where the figure entered on one side is different from the one entered on the other side)
Explanation
Unequal amounts on the two sides make debits and credits differ.