Which of the following is known as the base for preparing trial balance?

Correct answer: C. Ledger account

  • A. Journal
  • B. Cash account
  • C. Ledger account
  • D. Balance sheet

Explanation

The ledger collects the debit and credit balances of all individual accounts, and these balances are used to prepare the trial balance. A journal records transactions but does not provide the final account balances directly.

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