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P2-4A The trial balance of Avtar Sandhu Co. shown below does not balance.
AVTAR SANDHU CO.
Trial Balance
June 30, 2017
 Debit Credit
Cash $ 3,340
Accounts Receivable $ 2,812
Supplies 1,200
Equipment 2,600
Accounts Payable 3,666
Unearned Service Revenue 1,100
Owner’s Capital 8,000
Owner’s Drawings 800
Service Revenue 2,480
Salaries and Wages Expense 3,200
Utilities Expense 810
 $12,522 $17,486
Each of the listed accounts has a normal balance per the general ledger. An examination 
of the ledger and journal reveals the following errors.
1. Cash received from a customer in payment of its account was debited for $580, and 
Accounts Receivable was credited for the same amount. The actual collection was for 
$850.
2. The purchase of a computer on account for $710 was recorded as a debit to Supplies 
for $710 and a credit to Accounts Payable for $710.
3. Services were performed on account for a client for $980. Accounts Receivable was 
debited for $980, and Service Revenue was credited for $98.
4. A debit posting to Salaries and Wages Expense of $700 was omitted.
5. A payment of a balance due for $306 was credited to Cash for $306 and credited to 
Accounts Payable for $360.
6. The withdrawal of $600 cash for Sandhu’s personal use was debited to Salaries and 
Wages Expense for $600 and credited to Cash for $600.
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance. (Hint: It helps to prepare the correct journal entry for the 
transaction described and compare it to the mistake made.)

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