Practice - Introduction to Rectification of Errors
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Practice Questions
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What does rectification of errors refer to?
💡 Hint: Look at how errors affect financial statements.
Name one type of error of omission.
💡 Hint: Think about transactions that might be completely missed.
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What is the main purpose of rectifying errors in accounting?
💡 Hint: Think about how errors can impact business decisions.
True or False: Compensating errors do not need to be rectified.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of overall accuracy in financial records.
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Challenge Problems
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A business has a trial balance that shows an excess of ₹2,000 due to two compensating errors: one entry overstating revenue and another underreporting expenses. Describe the rectification process.
💡 Hint: Think about how each error impacts the financial statements.
If a transaction of ₹1,000 was not recorded and later found during a review, detail the steps you would take to rectify this in the accounts.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would document the transaction.
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