What are the main types of accounting errors?

The main types are Errors of Omission, Errors of Commission, Errors of Principle, and Errors of Duplication.

Which errors do not affect the trial balance?

Errors of Principle and complete Errors of Omission do not affect the trial balance. Certain errors of commission and duplication may also not affect it.

When is a suspense account used?

A suspense account is used when the trial balance does not tally, meaning there is a difference between the total debit and credit balances. It acts as a temporary holding account for the difference.

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Updated on 5/15/2024

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