If the Two Totals of a Trial Balance Are Not

question 211

Multiple Choice

If the two totals of a trial balance are not equal, it could be due to

• A) failure to record a transaction
• B) recording the same erroneous amount for both the debit and the credit parts of a transaction
• C) an error in determining the account balances, such as a balance being incorrectly computed
• D) recording the same transaction more than once

Understand the ethical and legal guidelines governing test administration.

Recognize the importance of adhering to standardized procedures during test administration.

Understand the purposes of debriefing following test administration and the potential drawbacks of certain scoring methods.

Appreciate the necessity of gathering information from multiple sources for a comprehensive assessment.

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