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Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

What Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors covers in CBSE Class 11 Accountancy: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Accountancy · 2026-27

Topics in Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors

1

Meaning and Objectives of Trial Balance

  • Trial balance is a statement showing the balances, or total of debits and credits, of all accounts in the ledger.
  • Its main purpose is to verify the arithmetical accuracy of posting into ledger accounts.
  • It is usually prepared at the end of an accounting year, but it can also be prepared monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annually.
2

Classification of Errors

  • Errors are commonly classified into four categories: errors of commission, errors of omission, errors of principle, and compensating errors.
  • Errors of commission are clerical errors caused by wrong posting, wrong totalling, wrong balancing, wrong casting of subsidiary books, or wrong recording of amounts.
  • Errors of omission happen when a transaction is not recorded fully or partly in the books.
3

Locating Errors in a Non-Tallied Trial Balance

  • If the trial balance does not tally, at least one error has occurred.
  • First recast the totals of debit and credit columns of the trial balance.
  • Compare account titles and amounts in the trial balance with the ledger.
4

Rectification of Errors

  • Errors which do not affect the trial balance are usually two-sided errors and are rectified by a journal entry.
  • Errors which affect the trial balance are usually one-sided errors and are rectified by explanatory note or suspense account.
  • Do not correct errors by erasing or overwriting.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Trial balance as an arithmetical check and rectification of accounting errors

Trial BalanceObjectives of Trial BalancePreparation of Trial BalanceTypes of ErrorsErrors Affecting Trial BalanceErrors Not Affecting Trial BalanceLocating ErrorsRectification of Errors

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What are the important topics in Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors for CBSE Class 11 Accountancy?
Key topics in Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors include Meaning and Objectives of Trial Balance, Classification of Errors, Locating Errors in a Non-Tallied Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors for Class 11 exams?
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