If the trial balance does not balance,several steps can be taken to find the error.Which step will probably NOT help you find the error?
A)Tracing each account back and forth from the journal to the ledger.
B)Divide the out-of-balance amount by 2.
C)Divide the out-of-balance amount by 9.
D)Divide the out-of-balance amount by 5.

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Dividing the out-of-balance amount by 5 is not a standard method for identifying errors in a trial balance. Methods like dividing by 2 or 9 can help identify specific types of errors, such as transposition or slide errors.

If the Trial Balance Does Not Balance,several Steps Can Be