Which of the Following Statements CORRECTLY Describes a Trial Balance

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements CORRECTLY describes a trial balance?

• A)A trial balance is the first step in the accounting cycle.
• B)A trial balance is a list of all accounts with their balances.
• C)A trial balance is also known as a balance sheet.
• D)A trial balance is also known as the chart of accounts.

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Definitions:

Payment Date

The specified date on which a payment, such as a dividend or bond interest, is made by a company to its shareholders or bondholders.

Negotiable

Something that can be discussed or altered in order to reach an agreement; in finance, refers to instruments like checks or bills of exchange that can be transferred to another party.

Optional Payment

A payment made by choice as opposed to requirement, often seen in loan agreements where the borrower may pay more than the minimum due.

Maturity Date

the specific date on which a financial instrument, such as a loan or bond, reaches its expiration and the principal is due to be repaid.