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MB-920 Describe Dynamics 365 Finance Practice Question

Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
  "LedgerPeriodClose": {
    "Period": "2026-01",
    "Steps": [
      {"Name": "Generate trial balance", "Status": "Completed"},
      {"Name": "Post adjusting entries", "Status": "Pending"},
      {"Name": "Post depreciation", "Status": "Not started"},
      {"Name": "Consolidate subsidiaries", "Status": "Not started"}
    ]
  }
}
```

Refer to the exhibit. The period close checklist shows that adjusting entries are pending and depreciation has not started. The accountant wants to run the consolidation process now. What will happen if they attempt to consolidate before completing the other steps?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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Consolidation can proceed but may produce inaccurate results because adjusting entries and depreciation are missing.

In Dynamics 365 Finance, the period close checklist does not enforce a strict dependency for consolidation. The system will allow the consolidation process to run even if some steps (like adjusting entries and depreciation) are incomplete. However, because these steps affect the financial data, the consolidated results may be inaccurate or incomplete. Option A is incorrect because the system does not block consolidation; it is advisory. Option B is incorrect because consolidation may still run, but the results will be affected by missing depreciation. Option C is incorrect because the system does not automatically post pending steps; those must be completed manually.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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The system will block the consolidation until all steps are completed.
Why it's wrong here
The checklist is a guide, not a hard block.
✗
The consolidation process will fail due to missing depreciation.
Why it's wrong here
It may run but with incomplete data.
✗
The system will automatically post the pending steps before consolidation.
Why it's wrong here
The system does not auto-post pending steps.
✓
Consolidation can proceed but may produce inaccurate results because adjusting entries and depreciation are missing.
Why this is correct
Incomplete entries lead to inaccurate consolidation.

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MB-920 Describe Dynamics 365 Finance Practice Question

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