Asked by Emanuel Holesome on May 07, 2024

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The unadjusted and adjusted trial balances for Ellen's Coiffures is shown below. Assume that all balances in the unadjusted trial balance column and the amounts of the adjustments are correct. Further assume that $400 of insurance expired during the year. Locate the errors in the accountant's adjusting entries, assuming that none of the accounts was affected by more than one adjusting entry.​ The unadjusted and adjusted trial balances for Ellen's Coiffures is shown below. Assume that all balances in the unadjusted trial balance column and the amounts of the adjustments are correct. Further assume that $400 of insurance expired during the year. Locate the errors in the accountant's adjusting entries, assuming that none of the accounts was affected by more than one adjusting entry.​

Adjusted Trial Balances

An internal document that lists all accounts and their balances after adjustments are made for errors, accruals, and deferrals, used for preparing financial statements.

Adjusting Entries

Financial records made upon the completion of an accounting cycle to allocate gains and deductions to the actual period in which they occurred.

Insurance Expired

Indicates the end of an insurance policy's coverage period.

  • Elucidate the objectives and processes behind adjusted trial balances.
  • Assess the impact of inaccuracies in journal entries on the adjusted trial balance.
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Jessica MichelMay 08, 2024
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Error 1: Salon Supplies should have been credited for $600.Error 2: Salon Equipment should not have been adjusted; the adjustment should have been a $4,000 credit to Accumulated Depreciation-Salon Equipment.Error 3: No change should have been made to Accounts Payable; its adjusted trial balance column should be $1,250.Error 4: Wages Expense should have been debited for $600 to complete the accrual adjustment for accrued wages.The changes result in an adjusted trial balance debit and credit of $92,035.