The Balance of a Control Account in the General Ledger

question 109

Multiple Choice

The balance of a control account in the general ledger

• A) must always be zero.
• B) must equal the amount of total assets.
• C) is always greater than the composite balance of individual accounts in a related subsidiary ledger.
• D) must equal the composite balance of individual accounts in a related subsidiary ledger.

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