Walmart Inc. has the following transactions for September 2024:

• Issued common stock for $500,000 cash.
• Purchased warehouse equipment for $100,000 cash.
• Paid $30,000 for September rent.
• Sold products for $300,000, with a cost of $200,000.
• Paid $25,000 for utilities.

Required:

1. Record these transactions in the general ledger.
2. Prepare the trial balance as of September 30, 2024.
3. Discuss the importance of maintaining accurate ledger entries in financial accounting.