Accounting Errors

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Degree Accounting Flashcards on Accounting Errors, created by Kieran Howell on 08/11/2015.
Kieran Howell
Flashcards by Kieran Howell, updated more than 1 year ago
Kieran Howell
Created by Kieran Howell about 9 years ago
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An error of omission Will trial Balance be balance? Where by a transaction is not recorded at all. No.
An error of duplication Will trial Balance be balance? Entry of transaction duplicated at prime entry. No.
An Entry Error Where amount recoreded is incorrect (Omission of zero)(Trasposition of figures)
Arithmetical Error Will trial Balance be balance? Problems with mathematical calculations at any stage. Yes.
Double - Entry Errors Amount in cash book not posted. Amount posted is different from amount recorded. Rule of double-entry not completed
Error of commission Correct amount but incorrect class (Dr/Cr)
Error of Principle Correct amount. Incorrect account.
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