A Trial Balance Is Prepared to

question 161

Multiple Choice

A trial balance is prepared to

• A) prove that there were no errors made in recording transactions into the journal
• B) prove that no errors were made in posting to the ledger
• C) prove that each account balance is correct
• D) summarize the account balances to help prepare financial statements

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