Solving this Accounting homework.
I HAVE TRIED BUT I CAN'T GET IT RIGHT! :(
THIS IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I HAVE TO SOLVE, I COPIED EXACTLY WHAT THE BOOK IS GIVING ME!
The trial balance of the Sterling Company shown below does not balance.
Sterling Company
Trial Balance
May 31, 2010
********************************DEBIT***********CR EDIT
Cash--------------------------------------$5,850
Accounts Receivable---------------------------------------------2,750
Prepaid Insurance-------------------------700
Equipment-------------------------------- 8,000
Accounts Payable------------------------------------------------4,500
Property Taxes Payable------------------560
M. Sterling, Capital--------------------------------------- -----11,700
Service Revenue-------------------------6,690
Salaries Expense------------------------4,200
Advertising Expense---------------------------------------------1,100
Property Tax Expense-------------------800
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*******************************$26,800**********$2 0,050
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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 Service Revenue. Based on postings made,
The correct balance were $2,570 and $6,960, respectively.
3. A debit posting to Salaries Expense of $200 was omitted.
4. A $1,000 cash drawing by the owner was debited to M. Sterling, Capital 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 $210 was debited to Cash for $210 and credited to Accounts
Payable for $210.
Instructions:
Prepare a correct trial balance. Note that the chart of accounts includes the following:
M. Sterling, Drawing; and Supplies.(Hint: It helps to prepare the correct journal entry for the transaction described and compare it to the mistake done.)
Trial Balance should total $24,930.