Essay
The trial balance of Red House Painters shown below does not balance. An examination of the ledger and journal reveals the following errors:
1. Each of the above listed accounts has a normal balance per the general ledger.
2. Cash of $270 received from a customer on account was debited to Cash $720 and credited to Accounts Receivable $720.
3. A dividend of $400 was posted as a credit to Dividends $400 and credit to Cash $400.
4. A debit of $300 was not posted to Salaries and Wages Expense.
5. The purchase of equipment on account for $700 was recorded as a debit to Maintenance and Repairs Expense and a credit to Accounts Payable for $700.
6. Services were performed on account for a customer, $510, for which Accounts Receivable was debited $510 and Service Revenue was credited $51.
7. A payment on account for $235 was credited to Cash for $235 and credited to Accounts Payable for $253.
Instructions
Prepare a correct trial balance.
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