The trial balance of Don Kelso Co. shown below does not balance. Each of the listed accounts
Question:
The trial balance of Don Kelso Co. shown below does not balance.
Each of the listed accounts has a normal balance per the general ledger. An examination of the ledger and journal reveals the following errors.
1. Cash received from a customer in payment of its account was debited for \($470,\) and Accounts Receivable was credited for the same amount. The actual collection was for \($740.\)
2. The purchase of a printer on account for \($340\) was recorded as a debit to Supplies for \($340\) and a credit to Accounts Payable for \($340.\)
3. Services were performed on account for a client for \($890.\) Accounts Receivable was debited for \($890,\) and Service Revenue was credited for \($89.
4. A debit posting to Salaries Expense of \($600\) was omitted.
5. A payment of a balance due for \($206\) was credited to Cash for \($206\) and credited to Accounts Payable for \($260.\)
6. The withdrawal of \($500\) cash for Kelso’s personal use was debited to Salaries Expense for \($500\) and credited to Cash for \($500.\)
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance.
Step by Step Answer:
Accounting Principles
ISBN: 9780471980193
8th Edition
Authors: Jerry J Weygandt, Donald E Kieso, Paul D Kimmel