alleryStart learning →What is the primary purpose of preparing a trial balance?
ATo compute the income tax due
BTo check double-entry accuracy
CTo value the closing stock
DTo prepare the cash budget
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To check double-entry accuracy
Total debit balances must equal total credit balances, which tests the double-entry records.
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