WAEC Financial Accounting 1997 Question 1

Question 1

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

A suspense account is used to

  1. A.agree the trial balance
  2. B.record sales
  3. C.record purchases
  4. D.correct errors
  5. E.prepare the Balance Sheet.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (agree the trial balance)

Explanation

When a trial balance does not agree, the difference is put in a suspense account so it balances until the errors are found.