A Post-Closing Trial Balance Is Prepared

question 218

Multiple Choice

A post-closing trial balance is prepared

• A)Immediately after all closing entries have been recorded and posted
• B)Immediately before all closing entries have been recorded and posted
• C)Immediately before a business ceases to exist
• D)Immediately before a business starts operations
• E)At different times in the accounting cycle depending on the nature of the business and the complexity of the accounting records

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