[Solved] Which of the following errors is an error of principle?

Q.	Which of the following errors is an error of principle?
A.	Total sales figure was taken as ` 19,373 instead of ` 19,733
B.	A discount of ` 30 allowed to Mr. A was not recorded in the discount allowed account
C.	Legal charges for acquisition of building for ` 500 was entered in the Legal Expenses Account
D.	1,000 received from Mr. X was posted to the credit of Mr. M
Answer» C. Legal charges for acquisition of building for ` 500 was entered in the Legal Expenses Account

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