How can you identify possible causes for the out of balance amount if "Sales Detail Report" and "Purchase Detail Report" are out of balance in MYOB? There are a few different reasons as to why the out of balance amount might happen. Explain three possible causes for the out of balance amount.

How can you identify possible causes for the out of balance amount if "Sales Detail Report" and "Purchase Detail Report" are out of balance in MYOB? There are a few different reasons as to why the out of balance amount might happen. Explain three possible causes for the out of balance amount.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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