Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 14 June 2026

For the following piece of evidence, select whether it is more reliable, less reliable, no difference, or it depends on the situation than the piece of evidence it is paired with.

• A balance shown on a third-party bank statement is more reliable/less reliable than a business’s own balance generated from the Cashbook.

Select ONE answer:

1. Less reliable
2. No difference
3. More reliable
4. It depends on the situation

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 3

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Correct – A bank statement is more reliable than a cash book as it is generated by a third party.
4. Not correct

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