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:

Product Costs

Expenses directly associated with the production of goods or services, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output, including expenses such as materials and labor directly tied to the production volume.

Units Sold

The cumulative amount of a product sold over a designated time frame.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to production and are accounted for in the period in which they are incurred, such as selling and administrative expenses.