Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Presentation of a Trial

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the presentation of a trial balance is correct?

• A) The adjusted trial balance shows the end-of-year balance for Retained Earnings.
• B) An adjusted trial balance presents account balances in the same level of detail as in the presentation of the financial statements.
• C) The order of accounts is assets, liabilities, stockholders' equity, dividends, revenues and expenses.
• D) The adjusted trial balance provides a check on the accuracy of the postings for the period.

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