Which Statement About a Trial Balance Is NOT True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement about a trial balance is NOT true?

• A)The trial balance can be prepared at any time, but is generally prepared at the end of the accounting period.
• B)The trial balance is a list of all accounts with their balances.
• C)The trial balance lists the income statement accounts and their balances first and then the balance sheet accounts and their balances.
• D)The trial balance lists asset accounts and their balances first, then liability accounts and their balances, and then stockholders' equity accounts and their balances.

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