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Debits and Credits
Example:
Yesterdays homework your cash account was touched several times
Trial Balance
In order to know if the account has recorded all the transactions correctly
We must know if debits = credits
Trial Balance
A list of the ledger account balances. (T-Accounts) The total of the debit balances should equal the total of the credit balances. Balance indicates mathematical accuracy
Trial Balance
The Trial Balance is a financial statement
Therefore, we need to prepare it in a formal manner Title
Similar three lines to B/S & I/S WHO? PTs Pizza WHAT? Trial Balance WHEN? December 31, 2011
Trial Balance
$3500
$2,100 BALANCE: $26,300
BALANCED!!
Will not find if the account mixed up debits and credits for one account
Example: Paid money owing $500
Debit Cash $500 & Credit A/P $500
Homework
Page 57-58 in textbook
Q #11, 12, 13