Which error cannot be revealed on the preparation of trial balance?
A. Wrong totalling of account
B. Compensatory errors
C. Error of commission
D. Wrong balancing of an account
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Compensatory errors cannot be revealed on the preparation of trial balance. Compensating Errors are error on the debit side and is compensated by an error of equal amount on the credit side.Join The Discussion
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