Practice - Purpose of Trial Balance
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the Trial Balance?
💡 Hint: Think about what step follows after ledger postings.
Does a Trial Balance help prepare financial statements?
💡 Hint: Consider what documents summarize financial data.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of a Trial Balance?
💡 Hint: Remember the verification aspect of accounting.
True or False: A Trial Balance can identify all types of errors in accounting.
💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of checks.
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Challenge Problems
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A company has posted its transactions but finds that their Trial Balance shows total debits of ₹50,000 and total credits of ₹48,000. Discuss the steps they should take next.
💡 Hint: Consider where discrepancies often arise in bookkeeping.
You have identified that your Trial Balance does not balance. Explain how you would search for errors, outlining your approach.
💡 Hint: Think of a process to pinpoint potential mistakes.
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