The trial balance of Sam's Deli Inc. at October 31, 2020, does not balance: The accounting records
Question:
The trial balance of Sam's Deli Inc. at October 31, 2020, does not balance:
The accounting records contain the following errors:
a. Recorded a \(\$ 1,000\) cash revenue transaction by debiting Accounts Receivable. The credit entry was correct.
b. Posted a \(\$ 1,000\) credit to Accounts Payable as \(\$ 100\).
c. Did not record utilities expense or the related account payable in the amount of \(\$ 200\).
d. Understated Share Capital by \(\$ 1,100\)
e. Omitted insurance expense of \(\$ 1,000\) from the trial balance.
{Requirements}
1. Prepare the correct trial balance at October 31, 2020, complete with a heading. Journal entries are not required but will be helpful in correcting the trial balance.
2. Organize the elements of the trial balance in a way that would assist a bank manager who has to decide whether to loan money to Sam's Deli.
Step by Step Answer:
Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9780135433065
7th Canadian Edition
Authors: Walter Harrison, Wendy Tietz, C. Thomas, Greg Berberich, Catherine Seguin