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Managerial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781259726972
Author: John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting Principles
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter D, Problem 20E
To determine
Concept introduction:
A trial balance is a book-keeping worksheet, which is prepared at the end of a specified period to record ending balances of all ledger accounts in either debit or credit column. In other words, we can say that a book-keeping worksheet, which is prepared to check the mathematical accuracy of the accounting recording is known as trial balance.
The effects of posting errors on the trial balance.
Given info:
Identify the effects of posting errors on the trial balance with the help of given information;
Description of Posting Error | (1) Difference between Debit and Credit columns | (2) Column with the Ledger Total | (3) Identify Account(s) Incorrectly Stated | (4) Amount That Account(s) is Over or Understated | |
a. | $3,600 debit to rent expense is posted as a $1,340 debit. | $2,260 | Credit | Rent Expense | Rent Expense understated $2,260 |
b. | $6,500 credit to cash is posted twice as two credits to cash. | ||||
c. | $10,900 debit to the dividends account is debited to common stock. | ||||
d. | $2,050 debit to prepaid insurance is posted as a debit to insurance expense. | ||||
e. | $38,000 debit to machinery is posted as a debit to accounts payable. | ||||
f. | $5,850 credit to services revenue is posted as a $585 credit. | ||||
g. | $1,390 debit to store supplies is not posted. |
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Posting errors are identified in the following table. In column (1), enter the amount of the difference between the two trial balance
columns (debit and credit) due to the error. In column (2), identify the trial balance column (debit or credit) with the larger amount if they
are not equal. In column (3), identify the account(s) affected by the error. In column (4), indicate the amount by which the account(s) in
column (3) is under- or overstated. Item (a) is completed as an example.
Note: Select "None" if there is no effect.
Description of Posting Error
a $2,720 debit to Rent Expense is posted as a
$2,270 debit
b. $5,440 credit to Cash is posted twice as two
credits to Cash
c. $2,570 debit to Prepaid Insurance is posted as a
debit to Insurance Expense.
d. $47,600 debit to Machinery is posted as a debit,
to Accounts Payable
e. $6,340 credit to Services Revenue is posted as a
$634 credit.
f. $1,760 debit to Store Supplies is not posted.
(1)
Difference
between
Debit and
Credit
Columns
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Posting errors are identified in the following table. In column (1), enter the amount of the difference between the two trial balance columns (debit and credit) due to the error. In column (2), identify the trial balance column (debit or credit) with the larger amount if they are not equal. In column (3), identify the account(s) affected by the error. In column (4), indicate the amount by which the account(s) in column (3) is under- or overstated. Item (a) is completed as an example. (Select "None" if there is no effect.)
Posting errors are identified in the following table. In column (1), enter the amount of the difference between the two trial balance
columns (debit and credit) due to the error. In column (2), identify the trial balance column (debit or credit) with the larger amount if they
are not equal. In column (3), identify the account(s) affected by the error. In column (4), indicate the amount by which the account(s) in
column (3) is under- or overstated. Item (a) is completed as an example.
Note: Select "None" if there is no effect.
(1)
Difference
between
Description of Posting Error
Debit and
Credit
Columns
Larger
Total
(2)
Column
with the
(3)
Identify Account(s)
Incorrectly Stated
(4)
Amount of account over- or understatement
a. $1,720 debit to Rent Expense is posted as a
$1,270 debit.
$
450 Credit
Rent Expense
Rent Expense is understated by $450
b. $3,440 credit to Cash is posted twice as two
credits to Cash.
c. $1,570 debit to Prepaid Insurance is posted as a
debit to Insurance Expense.…
Chapter D Solutions
Managerial Accounting
Ch. D - Prob. 1DQCh. D - Prob. 2DQCh. D - Prob. 3DQCh. D - Prob. 4DQCh. D - Are debits or credits typically listed first in...Ch. D - Should a transaction be recorded first in a...Ch. D - Prob. 7DQCh. D - Why does the reeordkeeper prepare a trial balance?Ch. D - Prob. 9DQCh. D - Prob. 10DQ
Ch. D - Prob. 11DQCh. D - Prob. 12DQCh. D - Prob. 13DQCh. D - Define (a) assets, (b) liabilities, and (c) equityCh. D - Prob. 15DQCh. D - Review the Apple balance sheet Appendix A....Ch. D - Review the Google balance sheet in Appendix A....Ch. D - Prob. 18DQCh. D - Identify the items from the following list that...Ch. D - Prob. 2QSCh. D - Prob. 3QSCh. D - Identify the normal balance (debit or credit) for...Ch. D - Prob. 5QSCh. D - Prob. 6QSCh. D - Prob. 7QSCh. D - A trial balance has total debits of $20,000 and...Ch. D - Prob. 9QSCh. D - Prob. 10QSCh. D - Prob. 11QSCh. D - Prob. 12QSCh. D - Prob. 13QSCh. D - Prob. 14QSCh. D - Prob. 15QSCh. D - Order the following steps in the accounting...Ch. D - Prob. 2ECh. D - Enter the number for the item that best completes...Ch. D - For each of the following, (1) identify the type...Ch. D - Prob. 5ECh. D - Prob. 6ECh. D - Prepare general journal entries for the following...Ch. D - Prob. 8ECh. D - Prob. 9ECh. D - Prob. 10ECh. D - Prob. 11ECh. D - 1. Prepare general journal entries for the...Ch. D - Prob. 13ECh. D - Prob. 14ECh. D - A corporation had the following assets and...Ch. D - Carmen Camry operates a consulting firm called...Ch. D - Prob. 17ECh. D - Prob. 18ECh. D - Prob. 19ECh. D - Prob. 20ECh. D - You are told the column totals in a trial balance...Ch. D - Exercise D-22 Calculating and interprets the debt...Ch. D - Prob. 23ECh. D - Prob. 1PSACh. D - Prob. 2PSACh. D - Denzel Brooks opened a web consulting business...Ch. D - Prob. 4PSACh. D - The accounting records of Nettle Distribution show...Ch. D - Prob. 6PSACh. D - Prob. 7PSACh. D - Prob. 1PSBCh. D - Prob. 2PSBCh. D - Prob. 3PSBCh. D - Prob. 4PSBCh. D - Prob. 5PSBCh. D - Prob. 6PSBCh. D - Prob. 7PSBCh. D - Prob. 1SPCh. D - Prob. 2SPCh. D - Prob. 3SPCh. D - Prob. 1GLPCh. D - Prob. 2GLPCh. D - Prob. 3GLPCh. D - Prob. 4GLPCh. D - Prob. 5GLPCh. D - Prob. 6GLPCh. D - Prob. 7GLPCh. D - Using transactions from the following assignments...Ch. D - Prob. 1AACh. D - Prob. 2AACh. D - Prob. 3AACh. D - Prob. 1BTNCh. D - Prob. 2BTNCh. D - Prob. 3BTNCh. D - The expanded accounting equation consists of...Ch. D - Prob. 5BTNCh. D - Prob. 6BTNCh. D - Prob. 7BTN
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