Rounding Differences with the Employee and Employer Amounts of FICA

question 33

Multiple Choice

Rounding differences with the employee and employer amounts of FICA taxes are handled on the 941 report by:

• A) Any differences are paid in or refunded as appropriate
• B) Line 7 accommodates fraction differences, which accommodates rounding
• C) When differences occur, the numbers are adjusted before the report to balance
• D) None of the above

Recognize the impact of transposition and slide errors on the trial balance.

Understand that the trial balance is used to check the balance of debits and credits but does not prove the accuracy of all transactions.

Understand the structure and purpose of the HCPCS coding system, including its two levels.

Identify and describe practices related to medical billing, such as coding for multiple procedures and the impact of incorrect coding.

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