This document provides instructions for creating a worksheet to prepare a trial balance. It outlines six steps: 1) Write general ledger account titles. 2) Write debit and credit account balances. 3) Rule a single line across balance columns. 4) Add totals for debit and credit columns. 5) Write totals below single line. 6) Rule double lines across balance columns. The document also defines key terms like fiscal period, worksheet, and trial balance.