The following trial balance of Oakley NV does not balance. Each of the listed accounts should have
Question:
Each of the listed accounts should have a normal balance per the general ledger. An examination of the ledger and journal reveals the following errors.
1. Cash received from a customer on account was debited for ¬370, and Accounts Receivable was credited for the same amount. The actual collection was for ¬730.
2. The purchase of a computer printer on account for ¬500 was recorded as a debit to Supplies for ¬500 and a credit to Accounts Payable for ¬500.
3. Services were performed on account for a client for ¬890. Accounts Receivable was debited for ¬890 and Service Revenue was credited for ¬89.
4. A payment of ¬65 for telephone charges was recorded as a debit to Office Expense for ¬65 and a debit to Cash for ¬65.
5. When the Unearned Service Revenue account was reviewed, it was found that service revenue amounting to ¬225 was performed prior to June 30.
6. A debit posting to Salaries and Wages Expense of ¬670 was omitted.
7. A payment on account for ¬206 was credited to Cash for ¬206 and credited to Accounts Payable for ¬260.
8. A dividend of ¬575 was debited to Salaries and Wages Expense for ¬575 and credited to Cash for ¬575.
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance.
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Intermediate Accounting IFRS
ISBN: 978-1119372936
3rd edition
Authors: Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield