Closing stock in the Trial Balance implies that______________?
Correct answer: B. It is adjusted in the Purchase A/c
- A. It is already adjusted in the opening stock
- B. It is adjusted in the Purchase A/c
- C. It is adjusted in the Cost of Sale A/c
- D. It is adjusted in the Profit &Loss A/c
Explanation
When closing stock is included in the trial balance, it has already been adjusted through the Purchases Account, usually by crediting purchases and recording closing inventory separately. It is therefore not treated as an additional adjustment in the Trading Account.
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