Respond to this professionally "Hey class sorry for the late response. But post references are crucial in accounting for several reasons: Tracking Transactions: They help trace each entry from the journal to the ledger. This ensures every transaction is recorded correctly and can be easily verified. Avoiding Errors: Using post references reduces the risk of errors. If something goes wrong, you can quickly find where the mistake happened. Audit Trail: Post references create a clear audit trail. Auditors and others reviewing the books can follow the numbers to see how and where entries have been posted. Organization: They keep the accounting records organized. Without them, it would be chaotic to manage and cross-check numerous transactions. Ignoring post references can lead to disorganized books, making it difficult to spot and correct mistakes, and complicate audits