WAEC Financial Accounting 2009 Question 14

Question 14

Correction of Errors and Suspense Account

A difference between the debit and credit totals in a Trial Balance is placed in

  1. A.bank reconciliation statement
  2. B.profit and loss account
  3. C.suspense account
  4. D.appropriation account
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (suspense account)

Explanation

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