What is the major difference between the unadjusted trial balance and the adjusted trial balance?

a. The adjusted trial balance includes the postings of the adjustments for the period in the balance of the accounts.

b. The adjusted trial balance will show the net income (loss) as an additional account.

c. Unlike the adjusted trial balance, the unadjusted trial balance will continue with the end-of-period processing even if it is not in balance.

d. The adjusted trial balance will be used to record the adjustments for the period.

The correct answer is Option a. The adjusted trial balance includes the postings of the adjustments for the period in the balance of the accounts.

Explanation:

The trial balance is a summary of all the account balances for an organization, usually spooled at the end of the year. The possibility exist that transaction that occurred during the year are not captured, accurately or properly recorded in the books. When the company's financial statements are reviewed at the end of the year, adjustments may be made to the unadjusted trial balance to include transactions previously not recorded, accurately or properly captured in the books of accounts.

The inclusion of these adjustments results in the adjusted trial balance.

Hence Option a which states that the adjusted trial balance includes the postings of the adjustments for the period in the balance of the accounts is the right option.