The trial balance of the Saginaw Corporation shown below does not balance. Your review of the ledger

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The trial balance of the Saginaw Corporation shown below does not balance.

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Your review of the ledger reveals that each account has a normal balance. You also discover the following errors.
1. The totals of the debit sides of Prepaid Insurance, Accounts Payable, and Property Tax Expense were each understated \(\$ 100\).
2. Transposition errors were made in Accounts Receivable and Fees Earned. Based on postings made, the correct balances were \(\$ 2,570\) and \(\$ 6,960\), respectively.
3. A debit posting to Salaries Expense of \(\$ 200\) was omitted.
4. A \(\$ 700\) cash dividend by the corporation was debited to Common Stock for \(\$ 700\) and credited to Cash for \(\$ 700\).
5. A \(\$ 420\) purchase of supplies on account was debited to Equipment for \(\$ 420\) and credited to Cash for \(\$ 420\).
6. A cash payment of \(\$ 250\) for advertising was debited to Advertising Expense for \(\$ 25\) and credited to Cash for \(\$ 25\).
7. A collection from a customer for \(\$ 210\) was debited to Cash for \(\$ 210\) and credited to Accounts Payable for \(\$ 210\).
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Prepare a correct trial balance. (Note: The chart of accounts includes the following: Dividends; Supplies; and Supplies Expense.

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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 9780471169208

2nd Edition

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

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