A Trial Balance will not disclose which error? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A Trial Balance will not disclose which error?
A. Omission to post one side of an entry
B. Wrong totaling of subsidiary book
C. Error of casting
D. Compensating errors
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Compensating errors cancel each other's effect on trial balance totals, so the trial balance still agrees. Errors of casting, posting one side, wrong totaling will cause disagreement.

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