PRC-1 · Chapter 8 · Question 21 of 100
If a trial balance does not agree, the difference must initially be placed in a temporary account called the:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Suspense Account
Explanation
A suspense account is a temporary holding account used to make the trial balance agree until the accounting errors are found and corrected.
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