Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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ISBN: 9781305961883
Author: Carl Warren
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 4CDQ
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Accounting equation represents the mathematical relationship between assets, liabilities and equity. According to this equation, assets are equal to the sum of liabilities and equity. The formal for basic accounting equation is as follows:
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The effect of each error on the accounting equation
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10. A trial balance indicates that the debit total exceeds the credit total by $63. Which of the following errors is the most probable source of the discrepancy?
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Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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