Types of Errors and Trial Balances
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Which type of error cannot be located by a trial balance?

  • Errors of original entry
  • Errors of principle (correct)
  • Errors of omission
  • Errors of commission
  • What type of error involves entering the wrong amount in a transaction?

  • Errors of omission
  • Errors of commission (correct)
  • Errors of original entry
  • Errors of principle
  • Which type of error involves forgetting to record a transaction?

  • Errors of commission
  • Errors of omission (correct)
  • Errors of original entry
  • Errors of principle
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    Errors in Accounting

    • A compensating error cannot be located by a trial balance, as it is a mistake that offsets another mistake, resulting in a correct totals on the trial balance.

    Types of Errors

    • Error of commission: involves entering the wrong amount in a transaction.
    • Error of omission: involves forgetting to record a transaction.

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    Test your knowledge on types of errors that cannot be located by a trial balance. Choose the correct response to identify the error type.

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