The purpose of reversing entries is to:
A. Ensure that closing entries have been properly posted to the ledger accounts.
B. Simplify a company's recording of certain journal entries in the future.
C. Correct errors made in previous journal entries.
D. Make certain that only permanent accounts are carried forward into the next accounting period.
E. Complete a required step in the accounting cycle.
Answer: B
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