An Error of Omission Arises When

question 50

Multiple Choice

An error of omission arises when:

• A) Two or more errors cancel each other out.
• B) A transaction is posted to the correct type of account (income, expense, asset, liability or capital) but the wrong account is debited or credited.
• C) A transaction is completely missed out.
• D) A transaction is posted to the wrong type of account.

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Definitions:

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