The Trial Balance of a concern has agreed but the following mistakes were discovered after the  preparation of final Accounts.  (a) No adjustment entry was passed for an amount of $2,000 relating to outstanding rent.  (b) Purchase book was overcast by $1,000. (c) $4,000 depreciation of Machinery has been omitted to be recorded in the book.  (d) $600

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The Trial Balance of a concern has agreed but the following mistakes were discovered after the  preparation of final Accounts. 

(a) No adjustment entry was passed for an amount of $2,000 relating to outstanding rent. 
(b) Purchase book was overcast by $1,000.
(c) $4,000 depreciation of Machinery has been omitted to be recorded in the book. 
(d) $600 paid for purchase of stationary has been debited to Purchase A/c.
(e) Sales books was overcast by $1,000.
(f) $5,000 received in respect of Book Debt had been credited to Sales A/c. 

Show the effect of the above errors in Profit and Loss Account & Balance Sheet.

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