The trial balance of Watteau Co. (shown on the next page) does not balance. Each of the
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 $570, and Accounts Receivable was credited for the same amount. The actual collection was for $750.
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 $325 of the balance was earned prior to June 30.
6. A debit posting to 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 Wages Expense for $575 and credited to Cash for $575.
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance. (Note: It may be necessary to add one or more accounts to the trialbalance.)
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Intermediate Accounting principles and analysis
ISBN: 978-0471737933
2nd Edition
Authors: Terry d. Warfield, jerry j. weygandt, Donald e. kieso