A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/13/M/J/20

Explanation
Trial balance discrepancy from posting errors Steps:
- Error 1: Crediting sales ledger control 1,180 and overstates credits by 2,360 discrepancy (credits exceed debits).
- Error 2: Crediting bank 3,450 overstates credits by 90 discrepancy (credits exceed debits).
- Combine discrepancies: 90 = $2,450 total (credits exceed debits).
- Balance trial balance by debiting suspense account $2,450.
Why D is correct:
- Suspense account is debited for the amount credits exceed debits, per double-entry principle, resulting in $2,450 debit balance.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Uses single amount from error 1 without doubling, wrong side (credit).
- B: Misapplies amounts, too small and wrong side.
- C: Applies doubling but wrong side (credit).
Final answer: D
Topic: Reconciliation and verification
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