Identify whether you agree (yes) or disagree (no) with the following definitions: (a) Error of omission

Question:

Identify whether you agree (yes) or disagree (no) with the following definitions:

(a) Error of omission – not entered in any book of prime entry

(b) An entry error – wrong amount entered in the appropriate book of prime entry

(c) Duplication error – a transaction entered twice in a book of prime entry

(d) Error of commission – posted to the correct side of the wrong account of same class

(e) Error of principle – posted to the correct side of the wrong account of another class

(f) Double-entry error – not posted or posted to the wrong side

(g) Transposition error – figures in an amount switched around when entering/posting

(h) Compensating error – an error which does not disturb the Trial Balance

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Financial Accounting An Introduction

ISBN: 9780273737650

2nd Edition

Authors: Mr Barry Elliott, Mr Augustine Benedict

Question Posted: