The trial balance of Ron Salem Co. shown below does not balance. Each of the listed accounts

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The trial balance of Ron Salem Co. shown below does not balance.

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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 $570. and Accounts Receivable was credited for the same amount. The actual collection was for $750.
2. The purchase of a printer on account for $340 was recorded as a debit to Supplies for S340 and a credit to Accounts Payable for S340.
3. Sen ices 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 S367 was omitted.
5. A payment of a balance due for S309 was credited to Cash for S309 and credited to Accounts Payable for $390.
6. The payment of a $500 cash dividend was debited to Salaries Expense for $500 and credited to Cash for $500.
Instructions Prepare a correct trial balance. (Hint: It helps to prepare the correct journal entry for the transaction described and compare it to the mistake made).

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Financial Accounting Text Only

ISBN: 9780006575405

5th Edition

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel

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