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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A transposition error can be caused by transposing letters within a word such as
A
from for form
B
it is f or is it
C
hear for here
D
its for it’s
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A transposition error is a common accounting error that is caused by substituting two (or more) sequential digits. For example, when a bookkeeper enters the number 56 instead of 65, it is a transposition error. To spot the errors, find the difference between the recorded amount and the correct amount.

Detailed explanation-2: -A transposition error is a data entry snafu that occurs when two digits are accidentally reversed. These mistakes are caused by human error.

Detailed explanation-3: -Example of a Transposition Error For example, the number 63 is entered as 36, which is a difference of 27. The number 27 is evenly divisible by 9. Similarly, the number 72 is entered as 27, which is a difference of 45, which is also evenly divisible by 9.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are the 4 types of accounting errors? Most accounting errors can be classified as data entry errors, errors of commission, errors of omission and errors in principle.

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