Which of the Following Is an Example of an Error

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an error that would cause the trial balance to be out of balance?

• A) A journal entry was posted as a debit to Cash for $525 and credited to Accounts Receivable for $552.
• B) A journal entry was posted as a debit to Cash and a credit to Sales Revenue when the company received a customer payment on account.
• C) A journal entry was posted as a credit to Wages Expense and a debit to Wages Payable.
• D) A transaction was not recorded at all.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the combination of social and cultural factors that influence an individual’s behavior, attitudes, and perceptions.

Bioecological

A theoretical model that emphasizes the importance of multiple levels of environmental influences, starting from the immediate context to broader societal levels, on individual development.

Piaget's Theory

A framework for cognitive development that suggests children move through four stages of mental development.

Bandura's

Pertains to the theoretical contributions of Albert Bandura, particularly his work on social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.