Correcting errors in a trial balance
The trial balance for Treasure Hunt Exploration Company does not balance.
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TREASURE HUNT EXPLORATION COMPANY Trial Balance 31-Jul-12 |
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Account |
Debit |
Credit |
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Cash |
$ 6,600 |
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Accounts receivable |
9,000 |
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Supplies |
200 |
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Exploration equipment |
22,600 |
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Computers |
46,000 |
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Accounts payable |
2,900 |
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Note payable |
18,900 |
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Indiana, capital |
50,100 |
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Indiana, drawing |
1,000 |
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Service revenue |
4,900 |
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Salary expense |
$1,800 |
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Rent expense |
100 |
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Advertising expense |
100 |
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Utilities expense |
700 |
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Total |
$88,100 |
$76,800 |
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The following errors were detected:
a. The cash balance is overstated by $1,000.
b. Rent expense of $300 was erroneously posted as a credit rather than a debit.
c. $6,000 credit to Service revenue was not posted.
d. A $500 debit to Accounts receivable was posted as $50.
e. The balance of Utilities expense is understated by $90.
f. A $600 purchase of supplies on account was neither journalized nor posted.
g. Exploration equipment should be $17,160.
Requirement
1. Prepare the corrected trial balance at July 31, 2012. Journal entries are not required.