Which of the following errors/s can a trial balance be used to detect?

a. A calculation error resulting in sales tax being entered twice

b. The omission of depreciation on a new asset purchase

c. A transposition error when entering the credit side of an entry

d. A missing payroll entry

Question added by Michael Lagunday , Accountant , Dubai Camel Racing Club
Date Posted: 2015/08/11

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by Md. Moshiur Rahman Sumon , Assistant General Manager( Corporate Finance & Head of Internal Audit) , Progressive Life Insurance Company Limited

C) A transposition error when entering the credit side of an entry is the correct answer.

by Saidul Alam , Accountant , Akhtar Al Balushi Trad. & Cont. L.L.C

Correct answer is C......................

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