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Mention any two differences between trial balance and balance sheet.
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Solution
| Basis | Trial Balance | Balance sheet |
| 1. Name | It is a list of ledger balances on a particular date | A balance sheet is a statement showing the position the position of assets and liabilities on a particular date. |
| 2. Formal | It contains columns for debit balances and credit balances | The item are grouped as assets and liabilities. |
| 3. Stage | It is prepared before the prepartion of the final accounts. | It is prepared after preparing trial balance and trading and profit and loss account. |
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