A-LevelAccountingCorrection of Errors and Suspense AccountsMay/June 2017Paper 1 Q51 Mark
The following errors were found after a suspense account was opened. 1 Motor repairs of $400 were credited to the motor vehicle at cost account. 2 A payment for electricity was debited in the electricity account as $2500 instead of $5200. 3 A $450 cash purchase of goods for resale had been completely omitted from the books. 4 Discount allowed of $50 had been debited to the discounts received account. Which items would be entered in the suspense account?
A1 and 2
B2 and 3
C2 and 4
D3 and 4
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