Describe the Process of Preparing a Trial Balance

question 198

Essay

Describe the process of preparing a trial balance. What is the purpose of preparing a trial balance? If a trial balance does not balance identify what might be the reasons why it does not balance. If the trial balance does balance does that insure that the ledger accounts are correct? Explain.

---

Definitions:

Functionalist

An approach in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts, each serving a specific function to maintain social stability.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological theory focusing on the importance of symbols and how their meanings are constructed and interpreted in human interactions, leading to shared social realities.

Healthy Aging

Perspective that reinforces the inherent value of older people to society.

Elderly Dependency Ratio

A numerical measure indicating the ratio of individuals aged 65 and older to the working-age population, typically used to assess the economic impact of aging populations.