alleryStart learning →Debit and credit totals of a trial balance must agree because
AEach entry has equal debits, credits
BAssets always exceed liabilities
CTax law needs equal columns
DCash balances are never negative
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Each entry has equal debits, credits
Each transaction is recorded with equal debit and credit amounts, so the sums must match.
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