Posting errors are identified in the following table. In column (1), enter the amount of the difference between the two trial balance columns (debit and credit) due to the error. In column (2), identify the trial balance column (debit or credit) with the larger amount if they are not equal. In column (3), identify the account(s) affected by the error. In column (4), indicate the amount by which the account(s) in column (3) is under- or overstated. Item (a) is completed as an example. Note: Select "None" if there is no effect. Description of Posting Error a $2,720 debit to Rent Expense is posted as a $2,270 debit b. $5,440 credit to Cash is posted twice as two credits to Cash c. $2,570 debit to Prepaid Insurance is posted as a debit to Insurance Expense. d. $47,600 debit to Machinery is posted as a debit, to Accounts Payable e. $6,340 credit to Services Revenue is posted as a $634 credit. f. $1,760 debit to Store Supplies is not posted. (1) Difference between Debit and Credit Columns $ (2) Column with the Larger Total 450 Credit (3) Identify Account(s) Incorrectly Stated Rent Expense (4) Amount of account over- or understatement Rent Expense is understated by $450
Posting errors are identified in the following table. In column (1), enter the amount of the difference between the two trial balance columns (debit and credit) due to the error. In column (2), identify the trial balance column (debit or credit) with the larger amount if they are not equal. In column (3), identify the account(s) affected by the error. In column (4), indicate the amount by which the account(s) in column (3) is under- or overstated. Item (a) is completed as an example. Note: Select "None" if there is no effect. Description of Posting Error a $2,720 debit to Rent Expense is posted as a $2,270 debit b. $5,440 credit to Cash is posted twice as two credits to Cash c. $2,570 debit to Prepaid Insurance is posted as a debit to Insurance Expense. d. $47,600 debit to Machinery is posted as a debit, to Accounts Payable e. $6,340 credit to Services Revenue is posted as a $634 credit. f. $1,760 debit to Store Supplies is not posted. (1) Difference between Debit and Credit Columns $ (2) Column with the Larger Total 450 Credit (3) Identify Account(s) Incorrectly Stated Rent Expense (4) Amount of account over- or understatement Rent Expense is understated by $450
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