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The Trial Balance and Correction of Errors

Quick questions on The suspense account explained: O-Level Principles of Accounts

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What is clearing the suspense account?
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Each correction of a one-sided error includes an entry to the suspense account. As corrections are posted, the suspense balance falls. When every one-sided error is fixed, the suspense account totals to nil and is closed. If it does not clear, an error remains undiscovered.
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State when a suspense account is opened. [1 mark]
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The credit side of a trial balance is \90$ short. State the suspense balance and its side. [2 marks]
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Explain why an error of omission is not corrected through the suspense account. [2 marks]

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