alleryStart learning →A trial balance fails due to one-sided errors. It is agreed by
AAdjusting cash account
BIgnoring it till audit
COpening a suspense account
DWriting it off to profit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Opening a suspense account
The difference is placed on the shorter side as suspense so accounting can proceed until errors are found.
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