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An error of principle is made, if

An error of principle is made, if
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  • A An entry has been made on the wrong class of account
  • B A transaction has been completely omitted
  • C An entry has been made on the wrong side of the two accounts corcened
  • D A transaction is entered in both accounts for the wrong amount
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An error of principle is an accounting mistake in which an entry is recorded in the incorrect account, violating the fundamental principles of accounting. An error of principle is a procedural error, meaning that the value recorded was the correct value but placed incorrectly.

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