Identify whether you agree (yes) or disagree (no) with the following definitions: (a) Error of omission
Question:
Identify whether you agree (yes) or disagree (no) with the following definitions:
(a) Error of omission – not entered in any book of prime entry
(b) An entry error – wrong amount entered in the appropriate book of prime entry
(c) Duplication error – a transaction entered twice in a book of prime entry
(d) Error of commission – posted to the correct side of the wrong account of same class
(e) Error of principle – posted to the correct side of the wrong account of another class
(f) Double-entry error – not posted or posted to the wrong side
(g) Transposition error – figures in an amount switched around when entering/posting
(h) Compensating error – an error which does not disturb the Trial Balance
Step by Step Answer:
Financial Accounting An Introduction
ISBN: 9780273737650
2nd Edition
Authors: Mr Barry Elliott, Mr Augustine Benedict