A double-entry error will cause an imbalance in the worksheet which is twice the amount recorded.

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A double-entry error occurs when an entry is recorded in one account but not in its corresponding account. This will cause an imbalance in the worksheet and the imbalance will be equal to the amount of the entry. Therefore, if a double-entry error is made for $100, the worksheet will be imbalanced by $200 (twice the amount recorded).

A Double-Entry Error Will Cause an Imbalance in the Worksheet