Trial balance is prepared _________.

before balancing the account

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after balancing the account

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before ledger posting

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every month

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Solution

The correct option is B after balancing the account
Trial balance is prepared after taking the balances of each ledger account. It gives an arithmetical accuracy of books of account if both the sides i.e. debit and credit are agrees.
Basic condition of preparing the trial balance is to have all the ledger accounts balanced. Hence, Trial balance is prepared after balancing the accounts.

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State true or false:

1) A Trial balance is an account.
2) A Trial balance is helpful for preparation of final accounts.
3) A Trial balance is most important document.
4) A Trial balance may be prepared on any date.
5) In Trial balance opening stock is recorded in credit balance column.
6) Both sides total of an account are taken in Gross Trial Balance.
7) Purchase account always shows debit balance.
8) A Trial balance is a List of Ledger balances.
9) A Trial balance does not ensure accounting accuracy.
10) A Trial balance shows only arithmetical accuracy.

Q. Journalise the following transactions, post them into Ledger, balance the accounts and prepare a Trial Balance :−

2017		(₹)
March 1	Shyam Sunder & Sons commenced business with cash	80,000
2	Purchased goods for cash	36,000
3	Machinery purchased for cash	4,000
4	Purchased goods from :
	Raghu	22,000
	Dilip	30,000
6	Returned goods to Raghu	4,000
8	Paid to Raghu, in full settlement of his account	17,500
10	Sold goods to Mahesh Chand & Co. for ₹ 32,000 at 5% trade discount
13	Received cash from Mahesh Chand & Co.	19,800
	Discount allowed	200
15	Paid cash to Dilip	14,850
	Discount received	150
20	Sold goods for cash	25,000
24	Sold goods for cash to Sudhir Ltd.	18,000
25	Paid for Rent	1,500
26	Received for Commission	2,000
28	Withdrew by Proprietor for his personal use	5,000
28	Purchased a fan for Proprietor's house	1,200

Give one word, term or phrase for the following statement:

1) A List of Debit Balances and Credit balances in the ledger.
2) A Statement prepared to provide the base for preparing the final accounts.
3) A statement is prepared without balancing the ledger account.
4) Mention the side where goodwill A/c is appeared in the Trial Balance.
5) A List of both Ledger balances which is prepared after the closing of ledger Accounts.

Q. From the following ledger balances, prepare a Trial balance of Shri Ramakant as on 31st March 2012.

Q. Journalise the following transactions, post them into Ledger and prepare a Trial Balance:


2019		(₹)	2019		(₹)
April 1	Mohan commenced business with cash	1,00,000	April 20	Received cash from Gopal	3,950
April 3	Bought goods	5,000		Discount Allowed	50
April 4	Sold goods to Gopal	4,000	April 25	Paid wages	700
April 10	Bought goods from Ram	8,000	April 27	Paid to Ram in full settlement	7,700
April 15	Paid trade expenses	2,000	April 30	Paid rent	1,500

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