The Purpose of a Trial Balance Is To

question 105

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a trial balance is to:

• A)Affirm whether the figures in the account ledgers are correct and balanced.
• B)Prepare a mock up of a real balance sheet.
• C)Review the income statement accounts.
• D)Meet a reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC).

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Definitions:

Inflation

A period when prices in general are rising and the purchasing power of money is declining.

Price Levels

General price indices reflecting the overall movement of prices within an economy over a period of time, affecting purchasing power and inflation rates.

Present Value

The present worth of a future sum of money or series of cash flows, considering a given return rate.

Compound Interest

In this method, interest is accrued on the principal sum as well as on the interest that has been accumulated over prior periods of the investment or loan.