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The TRIAL BALANCE Explained (Full Example!)

Name: The TRIAL BALANCE Explained (Full Example!)
Uploaded: 2018-09-28T05:12:26+00:00
Duration: 7 min 36 s

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Learn how to prepare a Trial Balance using T-Accounts and Journal Entries in Lesson 5 of Accounting Basics for Beginners.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

▪ What a Trial Balance is and how it is structured

▪ Why businesses prepare a Trial Balance

▪ Five reasons why a balanced Trial Balance may still contain errors

▪ How to prepare a Trial Balance from Journal Entries

▪ How to prepare a Trial Balance from T Accounts

We’ll also work through six Trial Balance examples and solutions to help you understand the process from start to finish.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - What is a Trial Balance?

01:24 - What does a Trial Balance look like?

02:45 - Common Errors in a Trial Balance

03:34 - What is a Working Trial Balance?

04:34 - How to Build a Trial Balance

06:43 - Recap

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