The trial balance of De Bortoli Co. shown below does not balance. Each of the listed accounts
Question:
The trial balance of De Bortoli 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 $580, and Accounts Receivable was credited for the same amount. The actual collection was for $850.
2. The purchase of a computer on account for $710 was recorded as a debit to Supplies for $710 and a credit to Accounts Payable for $710.
3. Services were performed on account for a client for $980. Accounts Receivable was debited for $980, and Service Revenue was credited for $98.
4. A debit posting to Salaries and Wages Expense of $700 was omitted.
5. A payment of a balance due for $306 was credited to Cash for $306 and credited to Accounts Payable for $360.
6. The withdrawal of $600 cash for De Bortoli’s personal use was debited to Salaries and Wages Expense for $600 and credited to Cash for $600.
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance.
Step by Step Answer:
Accounting Principles
ISBN: 978-1119419617
IFRS global edition
Authors: Paul D Kimmel, Donald E Kieso Jerry J Weygandt