Class 11 Account Chapter MCQ Quiz: Rectification of Errors
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What is the effect of recording a transaction twice in accounting records?

  • Balancing the trial balance
  • Overstating assets and equity (correct)
  • Increasing cash flow
  • Understating liabilities and expenses
  • Which of the following is not a common error in accounting?

  • Recording a transaction twice
  • Wrong totaling of a trial balance
  • Omission of a transaction
  • Using correct ledger accounts (correct)
  • What is the purpose of rectifying errors in accounting?

  • To maintain accurate financial records for decision-making (correct)
  • To deceive stakeholders
  • To avoid paying taxes
  • To manipulate financial statements
  • Study Notes

    Errors in Accounting

    • Recording a transaction twice in accounting records results in an inaccurate financial statement, which can lead to misinformed business decisions and loss of credibility.
    • Omitting a transaction, recording a transaction in the wrong account, and mathematical errors are common errors in accounting.
    • Correcting errors in accounting is essential to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial statements, compliance with laws and regulations, and maintenance of stakeholder trust.
    • Rectifying errors in accounting helps to prevent misinterpretation of financial performance, support informed business decisions, and maintain the integrity of financial records.

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