Accounting-correcting entries for posting errors


Question 1. Speedy Bike Company received a $940 check from a customer for the balance due. The transaction was erroneously recorded as a debit to Cash $490 and a credit to Service Revenue $490. The correcting entry is

a.    debit Cash, $940; credit Accounts Receivable, $940.
b.    debit Cash, $450 and Accounts Receivable, $490; credit Service Revenue, $940.
c.    debit Cash, $450 and Service Revenue, $490; credit Accounts Receivable, $940.
d.    debit Accounts Receivable, $940; credit Cash, $450 and Service Revenue, $490.

2. A lawyer collected $830 of legal fees in advance. He erroneously debited Cash for $380 and credited Accounts Receivable for $380. The correcting entry is

a.    Cash    380
Accounts Receivable    450
Unearned Revenue    830
b.    Cash    830
Service Revenue    830
c.    Cash    450
Accounts Receivable    380
Unearned Revenue    830
d.    Cash    450
Accounts Receivable    450

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