Identify Which Error Will Cause the Trial Balance to Be

question 117

Multiple Choice

Identify which error will cause the trial balance to be out of balance.

• A)A $200 cash salary payment posted as a $200 debit to Cash and a $200 credit to Salaries Expense.
• B)A $100 cash receipt from a customer in payment of her account posted as a $100 debit to Cash and a $10 credit to Accounts Receivable.
• C)A $75 cash receipt from a customer in payment of her account posted as a $75 debit to Cash and a $75 credit to Cash.
• D)A $50 cash purchase of office supplies posted as a $50 debit to Office Equipment and a $50 credit to Cash.
• E)An $800 prepayment from a customer for services to be rendered in the future was posted as an $800 debit to Unearned Revenue and an $800 credit to Cash.

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Definitions:

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the heart's atria that regulates blood pressure, blood volume, and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body.

Macula Densa Cells

Specialized cells in the kidney that monitor sodium chloride concentrations and regulate renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate.

Filtrate

The liquid that passes through a filter, separating it from suspended solids or impurities.

Renin Secretion

The process by which the kidneys release the enzyme renin, a key regulator of blood pressure and electrolyte balance.