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What is the initial debit to the Suspense account for the June 25 transaction error?
What is the initial debit to the Suspense account for the June 25 transaction error?
- `6,300
- `2,000 (correct)
- `8,100
- `4,000
What was the error associated with the June 4 transaction?
What was the error associated with the June 4 transaction?
- Omitting a debit to Cash
- Debiting cash for `3,000 (correct)
- Debiting equipment for `6,000
- Crediting cash instead of debiting it
After correcting the June 7 transaction, what is the new balance of Cash?
After correcting the June 7 transaction, what is the new balance of Cash?
- `44,930
- `46,930 (correct)
- `42,930
- `50,000
How much less was the trial balance debit total due to the June 22 transaction error?
How much less was the trial balance debit total due to the June 22 transaction error?
What adjustment is made to correct the balance of Trade Receivables on June 30?
What adjustment is made to correct the balance of Trade Receivables on June 30?
What is the incorrect balance of office supplies expense as a result of the June 22 transaction?
What is the incorrect balance of office supplies expense as a result of the June 22 transaction?
What action corrects the June 25 error related to trade receivables?
What action corrects the June 25 error related to trade receivables?
What is the final balance of the Suspense account after all corrective entries are made?
What is the final balance of the Suspense account after all corrective entries are made?
What is the primary purpose of recording increases and decreases in an account?
What is the primary purpose of recording increases and decreases in an account?
Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the trade payables account?
Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the trade payables account?
What does a T account typically consist of?
What does a T account typically consist of?
What must always be true when using the double-entry system?
What must always be true when using the double-entry system?
Who is credited with articulating the double-entry system of accounting?
Who is credited with articulating the double-entry system of accounting?
Which part of the accounting equation does an increase in trade payables affect?
Which part of the accounting equation does an increase in trade payables affect?
What happens when cash is received from customers for past invoices in the double-entry system?
What happens when cash is received from customers for past invoices in the double-entry system?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the double-entry system?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the double-entry system?
What is the primary purpose of a chart of accounts?
What is the primary purpose of a chart of accounts?
In terms of structure, what does the code '101' represent in the chart of accounts?
In terms of structure, what does the code '101' represent in the chart of accounts?
What must the balance of the trade receivables account in the general ledger match?
What must the balance of the trade receivables account in the general ledger match?
Which of the following codes corresponds to 'Rent expense' in the chart of accounts?
Which of the following codes corresponds to 'Rent expense' in the chart of accounts?
Which category does 'Salaries expense' fall under in the chart of accounts?
Which category does 'Salaries expense' fall under in the chart of accounts?
What information does a special ledger typically provide?
What information does a special ledger typically provide?
In the context of the chart of accounts, what does the code '403' indicate?
In the context of the chart of accounts, what does the code '403' indicate?
Which of the following items is classified as a liability in the chart of accounts?
Which of the following items is classified as a liability in the chart of accounts?
What is the total amount for cash according to the provided data?
What is the total amount for cash according to the provided data?
Which of the following errors would NOT affect the trial balance?
Which of the following errors would NOT affect the trial balance?
What should be the first step in correcting an error in accounting records?
What should be the first step in correcting an error in accounting records?
Which of the following represents a common outcome of improper recording in financial statements?
Which of the following represents a common outcome of improper recording in financial statements?
Which of the following entries is likely to cause confusion in expense classification?
Which of the following entries is likely to cause confusion in expense classification?
What is the total value of the Company’s Trade Receivables?
What is the total value of the Company’s Trade Receivables?
When correcting an error, what is the second step after understanding the erroneous entry?
When correcting an error, what is the second step after understanding the erroneous entry?
Which entry would MOST likely require a correcting entry in accounting?
Which entry would MOST likely require a correcting entry in accounting?
What happens to Office Supplies Expense after posting the correcting entry?
What happens to Office Supplies Expense after posting the correcting entry?
Which statement regarding the trial balance is not correct?
Which statement regarding the trial balance is not correct?
Which of the following describes a benefit of cloud computing in accounting?
Which of the following describes a benefit of cloud computing in accounting?
What are the three major advances in technology that are changing accounting?
What are the three major advances in technology that are changing accounting?
What does SaaS stand for in the context of cloud computing?
What does SaaS stand for in the context of cloud computing?
Which of the following applications is commonly found in cloud computing?
Which of the following applications is commonly found in cloud computing?
What is implied when issuing a correcting entry for an error?
What is implied when issuing a correcting entry for an error?
What does a balanced trial balance signify?
What does a balanced trial balance signify?
Study Notes
Accounting Errors and Corrections
- Errors in accounting can cause discrepancies in the trial balance, which should ideally balance to confirm accurate financial records.
- Common errors include misclassifications, transpositions, and incorrect debits or credits.
- Suspense accounts are used to temporarily hold discrepancies until errors are corrected.
Specific Error Examples
- June 25: Revenue was debited instead of credited by `6,000, leading to an underreported revenue.
- June 4: Equipment was debited
3,000 and cash credited300, resulting in an initial cash overstatement. - June 22: Office supplies expenses misrecorded as
8,100 instead of1,800, inflating expenses by `6,300.
Trade Receivables and Suspense Adjustments
- Omitting trade receivables debited `2,000 caused an underbalance in trade receivables. Correcting entry adjusted this amount into the suspense account.
- Cash was incorrectly credited instead of debited by `2,000, leading to a credit underbalance. A correcting entry reflected this in the suspense account.
Chart of Accounts
- A structured list of account titles and codes used for organizing financial transactions.
- Assets, revenues, expenses, and liabilities are categorized systematically.
- For example, trade receivables have a unique code (104), and main expenses like salaries and electricity are given specific codes as well.
Double-Entry Accounting System
- Each transaction affects both debit and credit columns, maintaining the equation: Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
- Luca Pacioli formulated the double-entry system, emphasizing equal debits and credits for every transaction.
- The T-account structure visually represents transactions with debits on the left and credits on the right.
Trial Balance Interpretation
- A balanced trial balance indicates that debits equal credits; however, it cannot guarantee error-free accounting.
- Errors that do not affect the trial balance should still be corrected to maintain accurate records.
Correcting Entry Procedures
- To address accounting errors: Understand the erroneous entry, visualize the correct entry, and record the necessary corrections.
Technology Impact on Accounting
- Cloud computing benefits accounting by reducing the need for in-house technology infrastructure.
- Software is accessible over the internet through models such as SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS, allowing shared usage between customers.
- Applications related to payroll, tax management, and ERP systems are increasingly adopted in cloud environments to streamline operations.
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Test your knowledge on common accounting errors, including misrecording amounts and transposing digits. This quiz covers various scenarios and account types, helping you to understand how to accurately record and rectify mistakes in financial statements.
