In a trial balance, if the total of the debit side is ₹50,000 and the credit side is ₹45,000, the difference is placed in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a trial balance, if the total of the debit side is ₹50,000 and the credit side is ₹45,000, the difference is placed in:
A. Trading Account
B. Profit & Loss Account
C. Suspense Account
D. Capital Account
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
When the trial balance does not tally, the difference is temporarily placed in a Suspense Account to allow the preparation of financial statements.

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S1: In standard costing, the 'Idle Time Variance' is always adverse. S2: 'Abnormal Idle Time' is treated as a cost of the period and transferred to the Costing P&L. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S2 only
C. Both S1 and S2
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option A


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