Which of the Following Is Not a Short-Cut in Finding

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a short-cut in finding errors on the trial balance?

• A) Determine the difference between debits and credits and look for the amount.
• B) Determine the amount and change any account to make the trial balance correct.
• C) Determine the difference between debits and credits, divide the amount by 2, look for the amount.
• D) Determine the difference between debits and credits, divide the amount by 9, if it divides evenly, look for a transposition or slide error.

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