Assume That a Company Using a Purchases Journal Made an Error

question 53

Multiple Choice

Assume that a company using a purchases journal made an error in totaling the journal's accounts payable column. The error should be discovered:

• A) When the purchases journal is posted to the general ledger.
• B) When the sum of the vendor accounts does not equal the balance in the Purchases journal.
• C) When the total of the schedule of accounts payable is compared with the balance of the Accounts Payable account.
• D) When the creditors receive their payments.
• E) When the financial statements are prepared.

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Definitions:

Bonus Pay

Additional compensation given to employees as a reward for achieving specific goals, performance levels, or for exceptional work beyond their regular pay.

Merit Pay

A system of compensation where employees are awarded pay increases or bonuses based on their performance or achievements.

Profit-Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive a share of the company's profits, typically as a supplement to their regular income.

Lump-Sum Payments

A single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple payments made over a period of time.