Trial balance is prepared to check accuracy of_______________?
Correct answer: A. Ledger accounts balances
- A. Ledger accounts balances
- B. Balance sheet balances
- C. Income statement balances
- D. Cash flow statement balances
Explanation
A trial balance lists the debit and credit balances extracted from ledger accounts, so it checks their arithmetical agreement. It does not directly test the balances of individual financial statements.
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