The following errors took place in journalizing and posting transactions: a. Insurance of $23,100 paid for the current year was recorded as a debit to Insurance Expense and a credit to Prepaid Insurance. b. Dividends of $16,000 were recorded as a debit to Wages Expense and a credit to Cash. Journalize the entries to correct the errors. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. a.

The following errors took place in journalizing and posting transactions: a. Insurance of $23,100 paid for the current year was recorded as a debit to Insurance Expense and a credit to Prepaid Insurance. b. Dividends of $16,000 were recorded as a debit to Wages Expense and a credit to Cash. Journalize the entries to correct the errors. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. a.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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