A trial balance would help in detecting which one of the following errors?
A) a transaction that is not journalized
B) a journal entry that is posted twice
C) offsetting errors made in recording the transaction
D) a transposition error when transferring the debit side of a journal entry to the ledger

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A trial balance compares the total debits and total credits in the ledger accounts to ensure they are equal. A transposition error would result in unequal totals, making it easier to detect. The other errors listed would not necessarily be detected through a trial balance.

A Trial Balance Would Help in Detecting Which One of the Following