Question
Give any five points of difference between a Balance Sheet and a Trial Balance.
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Answer
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Distinction between Trial Balance and Balance Sheet
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Basis of Difference
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Trial Balance
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Balance Sheet
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Object
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It is prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of the books of accounts.
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It is prepared to know the true financial position of the firm.
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Information about profit or loss
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It is not possible to have information about net profit or net loss from a trial balance.
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Since net profit or loss is recorded in the Capital shown in Balance Sheet, it is possible to have the information about net profit or net loss from a Balance Sheet.
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Necessity
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Though desirable, its preparation is not necessary.
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It is necessary to prepare a Balance Sheet.
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Headings
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The headings of its two columns are debit and credit.
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The headings of its two sides are assets and liabilities.
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Period
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It is normally prepared every month or whenever needed.
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It is normally prepared half-yearly or yearly at the end of the accounting period.
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