A-LevelAccountingReconciliation and verification9706/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q71 Mark

What may help a book-keeper detect errors in the accounting records of a business? 1 books of original entry 2 sales ledger control account 3 statement of financial position 4 trial balance

A1 and 3

B2 and 3

C2 and 4

D3 and 4

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 4

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Topic: Reconciliation and verification, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Accounting, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 7.

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