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Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors

CBSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

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Trial Balance - Meaning and Objectives

  • Trial Balance is a statement showing balances of all ledger accounts to verify arithmetical accuracy of posting
  • It is prepared at the end of accounting period (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually)
  • Contains three columns: Account Title, Debit Balance, Credit Balance
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Methods of Preparing Trial Balance

  • Three methods: Totals Method, Balances Method, Totals-cum-Balances Method
  • Balances Method is most commonly used in practice
  • Totals Method shows total debits and credits of each account
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Classification of Errors

  • Four types: Errors of Commission, Omission, Principle, and Compensating Errors
  • Errors affecting trial balance: Usually one-sided errors
  • Errors not affecting trial balance: Usually two-sided errors or compensating errors
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Locating Errors in Trial Balance

  • Recast totals of debit and credit columns first
  • Compare trial balance with ledger accounts
  • Check account balances calculation

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A statement showing the balances (debitThree methods existFour main categoriesErrors are classified asA temporary account used to balance

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