Question 3.9: Effect of Errors on Adjusted Trial Balance For each of the f......
Effect of Errors on Adjusted Trial Balance
For each of the following errors, considered individually, indicate whether the error would cause the adjusted trial balance totals to be unequal. If the error would cause the adjusted trial balance totals to be unequal, indicate whether the debit or credit total is higher and by how much.
a. The adjustment for accrued fees of $5,340 was journalized as a debit to Accounts Payable for $5,340 and a credit to Fees Earned of $5,340.
b. The adjustment for depreciation of $3,260 was journalized as a debit to Depreciation Expense for $3,620 and a credit to Accumulated Depreciation for $3,260.
a. The totals are equal even though the debit should have been to Accounts Receivable instead of Accounts Payable.
b. The totals are unequal. The debit total is higher by $360 ($3,620 – $3,260).