Asked by Brittany Dobson on Jul 04, 2024

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Below is the unadjusted trial balance for Dawson Designs Co.Required
(1) Identify the errors in the trial balance. All accounts have normal balances.
(2) Prepare a corrected trial balance. Below is the unadjusted trial balance for Dawson Designs Co.Required (1) Identify the errors in the trial balance. All accounts have normal balances. (2) Prepare a corrected trial balance.

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A list of all ledger accounts and their balances at a certain time before any adjustments are made for year-end closing.

Corrected Trial Balance

A trial balance prepared after all adjustments, errors, and corrections have been made, serving as the basis for financial statement preparation.

  • Discover and fix frequent mistakes within journal entries and trial balances.
  • Prepare trial balances and understand their role in the accounting cycle.
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(1)a. The Debit column is added incorrectly; the sum is actually $289,780.b. The trial balance should be dated January 31, rather than "For theMonth of January"c. The Accounts Receivable balance should be in the Debit column.d. The Accounts Payable balance should be in the Credit column.e. The Tim Dawson, Drawing balance should be in the Debit column.f. The Miscellaneous Expense balance should be in the Debit column.
(2) (1)a. The Debit column is added incorrectly; the sum is actually $289,780.b. The trial balance should be dated January 31, rather than For theMonth of Januaryc. The Accounts Receivable balance should be in the Debit column.d. The Accounts Payable balance should be in the Credit column.e. The Tim Dawson, Drawing balance should be in the Debit column.f. The Miscellaneous Expense balance should be in the Debit column. (2)