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  • Oct 17, 2010, 02:50 PM
    rahulmadnani
    How to make the total equal since it is a trial balance?
    An inexperienced bookkeeper prepared the following trial balance that does not balance.

    RICHARDSON COMPANY

    Trial Balance
    December 31, 2007
    Account Title

    Debit Credit
    Cash $18,800
    Prepaid Insurance $3,500
    Accounts Payable 2,500
    Unearned Revenue 1,800
    Common Stock 10,000
    Retained Earnings 6,400
    Dividends 5,000
    Service Revenue 25,600
    Salaries Expense 16,600
    Rent Expense 2,400
    Total $37,200 $55,400
  • Oct 17, 2010, 03:11 PM
    pready

    Your Debit balances are: Cash, Prepaid Insurance, Dividends, Salaries Expense, and Rent Expense.

    Your other accounts have a credit balance.

    Your debits and credits should equal 46,300

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