Closing stock appearing outside the trial balance is shown in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Closing stock appearing outside the trial balance is shown in:
A. Profit & Loss A/c only
B. Only in Balance Sheet
C. Trading A/c credit side and Balance Sheet asset side
D. Trading A/c debit side and Balance Sheet liability side
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Closing stock is shown in Trading A/c (credit side) by way of deduction from purchases and on asset side of Balance Sheet.

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