Which of the Following May Cause the Sum of the Debit

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may cause the sum of the debit column of a trial balance to differ from the sum of the credit column?

• A) Posting the same wrong amount to both sides of the right accounts.
• B) Posting an amount to the wrong side of the right account.
• C) Posting an amount to the right side of the wrong account.
• D) Reversing the postings,that is,debiting the account that should have been credited and crediting the account that should have been debited.

Understand the principles and methodologies for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Appreciate the differences and applications of direct, step-down, and reciprocal methodologies in cost allocation.

Comprehend the concept and importance of cost drivers in product costing systems.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using volume-based vs. activity-based costing.

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