Journalize the entries to correct the following errors (for each Journal Entry, omit the 4th journalizing step of providing an explanation):   (a) An actual purchase of supplies for $300 on account was recorded and posted as a debit to Supplies for $600 and as a credit to Accounts Receivable for $500. (b) An actual receipt of $5,000 from Fees Earned was recorded and posted as a debit to Fees Earned for $3,000 and a credit to Cash for $3,000.

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Journalize the entries to correct the following errors (for each Journal Entry, omit the 4th journalizing step of providing an explanation):

 

(a)

An actual purchase of supplies for $300 on account was recorded and posted as a debit to Supplies for $600 and as a credit to Accounts Receivable for $500.

(b)

An actual receipt of $5,000 from Fees Earned was recorded and posted as a debit to Fees Earned for $3,000 and a credit to Cash for $3,000.

 

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