If the Trial Balance does not tally, the difference is temporarily transferred to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the Trial Balance does not tally, the difference is temporarily transferred to:
A. Suspense Account
B. Capital Account
C. Drawings Account
D. Profit & Loss Account
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A Suspense Account is opened temporarily to bridge the gap in a mismatched trial balance until the errors are located and rectified.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1 Report Error
A suspense account with a credit balance indicates that:
A. Assets exceed liabilities
B. Total of credit column of Trial Balance was higher
C. Profit is overstated
D. Total of debit column of Trial Balance was higher

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
To force the Trial Balance to tally, a credit balance is placed in the suspense account to compensate for a heavier debit side.

Question #2 Report Error
A partnership firm is dissolved. Which of the following accounts is prepared at the time of dissolution?
A. Profit and Loss Adjustment Account
B. Realisation Account
C. Memorandum Revaluation Account
D. Revaluation Account

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Realisation Account is prepared to close the books on dissolution.

Question #3 Report Error
The account which is never closed is called:
A. Outstanding Account
B. Real Account
C. Personal Account
D. Nominal Account

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Real accounts represent assets and properties. They are permanent accounts and their balances are carried forward to the next year, never closed.