The Purpose of a Trial Balance Is to

question 206

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a trial balance is to

• A) affirm whether the figures in the account ledgers are correct and balanced.
• B) prepare a mockup of a real balance sheet.
• C) review the income statement accounts.
• D) meet a reporting requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Definitions:

Intercompany Sale

A transaction of goods or services that occurs between two entities within the same parent company.

Mark-Up

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit; a percentage over cost.

Impairment Loss

A decrease in the recoverable amount of an asset below its carrying amount, leading to a reduction in the value recorded on the balance sheet.

Carrying Value

The net book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.