Trial Balance

14/12/2024 14 min Temporada 1

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Episode Synopsis

These hosts describe the trial balance in accounting. They explain its purpose—verifying the arithmetical accuracy of ledger postings—and its preparation using different methods (balances, totals, or a combination). The hosts also detail various errors that can cause a trial balance to be unbalanced and those that remain undetected. Finally, they discuss the use of a suspense account to temporarily resolve discrepancies and the importance of rectifying errors to ensure accurate financial statements.