Question
Write one difference between a Trial Balance and a Balance Sheet.

Answer

 
Basis of Difference
Trial Balance
Balance Sheet
1.
Object
It is prepared to check the arithmetical accuracy of the books of accounts.
It is prepared to know the true financial position of the firm.
2.
Information about profit or loss.
It is not possible to have information about net profit or net loss from a trial balance.
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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