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Record 1 1996-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Accounting
DEF

A summation amount used to determine whether all detailed data put into a system were processed.

OBS

Generally, the purpose of a control total is to make certain that no data are lost in handling or processing, but in some cases it is used to verify that the dollar amount is correct.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité
DEF

Résultat d'un calcul effectué à des fins de contrôle sur des données à traiter.

OBS

Ce résultat est ensuite comparé au résultat du même calcul effectué après le traitement. Toute différence entre ces deux résultats indique la présence d'une erreur.

Spanish

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