Which of the following statements is correct about Trial Balance?

Correct answer: D. The Trial Balance has no statutory importance from the point of view of law

  • A. The Trial Balance is prepared after preparing the Profit and Loss Account
  • B. The Trial Balance shows only balances of Assets and Liabilities
  • C. The Trial Balance shows only nominal account balances
  • D. The Trial Balance has no statutory importance from the point of view of law

Explanation

A trial balance is an internal check of debit and credit equality, not a statement with independent statutory authority under company law. It is prepared before the profit and loss account and includes all ledger balances, not only assets, liabilities, or nominal accounts.

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