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Errors whose net effect on debits and credits is nil are called:
AErrors of principle
BClerical errors
CCompensating errors
DErrors of omission
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Compensating errors
One error offsets another so total debits and credits stay equal, which defines compensating errors.
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