Trial balance - JSS3 Business studies Past Questions and Answers - page 3
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Explain the process of forming a trial balance from ledger accounts.
The process involves listing down all ledger accounts with their balances, classifying the balances into debit and credit columns, totaling debits and credits separately, and verifying that the total debits equal the total credits.
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Why is it essential to identify balance sheet items on the trial balance?
Identifying balance sheet items on the trial balance is crucial as it provides insight into the financial position of the company at a specific point in time and serves as a basis for preparing the balance sheet.