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Question
The extension of a trial balance to incorporate details of accounting adjustments, in order to arrive at the final trial balance for the preparation of statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position is referred to as:
A. Extension summary sheet
B. Spread sheet analysis
C. Extended Accounts balances lists
D. Extended trial balance
E. Extended balance sheet
Answer
D. Extended trial balance
Explanation:
The term “Extended Trial Balance” accurately describes the process of including adjustments necessary for preparing the final financial statements. This extension allows for the compilation of the final figures that will be reported in the financial statements.
- Tags: Adjustments, Extended Trial Balance, Financial Statements
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Elements of Financial Statements
- Series: NOV 2015
- Uploader: Dotse