The trial balance of the Jason Company Ltd. shown below does not balance. Your review of the

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The trial balance of the Jason Company Ltd. shown below does not balance.
The trial balance of the Jason Company Ltd. shown below

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 Utilities Expense were each understated £100.
2. Transposition errors were made in Accounts Receivable and Service Revenue. Based on postings made, the correct balances were £2,570 and £8,960, respectively.
3. A debit posting to Salaries and Wages Expense of £200 was omitted.
4. A £1,000 cash dividend was debited to Share Capital-Ordinary for £1,000 and credited to Cash for £1,000.
5. A £520 purchase of supplies on account was debited to Equipment for £520 and credited to Cash for £520.
6. A cash payment of £450 for advertising was debited to Advertising Expense for £45 and credited to Cash for £45.
7. A collection from a customer for £420 was debited to Cash for £420 and credited to Accounts Payable for £420.
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance. Note that the chart of accounts includes the following: Dividends and Supplies.

Dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of company’s earnings, decided and managed by the company’s board of directors, and paid to the shareholders. Dividends are given on the shares. It is a token reward paid to the shareholders for their...
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Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118978085

IFRS 3rd edition

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

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