What Is the Purpose of the Adjusted Trial Balance

question 194

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the adjusted trial balance?

• A) to verify that all of the adjusting entries have been posted
• B) to verify that the net income (loss) is correctly reported
• C) to verify that no adjusting journal entry has been omitted
• D) to verify that the debits and credits balance

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Definitions:

Epicenter

The point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake, where the seismic waves are felt most strongly.

Hypocenter

The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates, also known as the focus of the earthquake.

Normal Fault

A type of fault where the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall due to extensional forces, common in divergent plate boundaries.

Fault Scarp

A steep slope or cliff formed directly by movement along a fault line, indicative of tectonic activity.