Entries to Correct Errors The following errors took place in journalizing and posting transactions: a. Rent of $8,700 paid for the current month was recorded as a debit to Rent Expense and a credit to Prepaid Rent. b. A vithdrawal of $11,000 by Juanita Jacobsen, owner of the business, was recorded as a debit to Wages Expense and a credit to Cash. Journalize the entries to correct the errors. For part a, first reverse the original entry and then make the correct entry. b.

Entries to Correct Errors The following errors took place in journalizing and posting transactions: a. Rent of $8,700 paid for the current month was recorded as a debit to Rent Expense and a credit to Prepaid Rent. b. A vithdrawal of $11,000 by Juanita Jacobsen, owner of the business, was recorded as a debit to Wages Expense and a credit to Cash. Journalize the entries to correct the errors. For part a, first reverse the original entry and then make the correct entry. b.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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