A Trial Balance May Balance Even When Each of the Following

question 69

Multiple Choice

A trial balance may balance even when each of the following occurs except when

• A) a transaction is not journalized.
• B) a journal entry is posted twice.
• C) incorrect accounts are used in journalizing.
• D) a transposition error is made.

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Definitions:

Imagery

The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.

Devil's Advocate

A person who expresses a contentious opinion or takes a position they do not necessarily agree with, for the sake of debate or to explore the thought process behind opposing viewpoints.

Subjective Probabilities

Individual assessments or beliefs about how likely events are to occur, based on personal judgment rather than objective data.

Objective Probabilities

Quantifiable likelihood or chance of an event occurring, based on statistical and empirical evidence rather than subjective judgment.