In: Accounting
If Accounts Payable has debit postings of $17,000, credit postings of $14,000, and a normal ending balance of $6,000, what was its beginning balance (in $) and in which sides (choose Dr. or Cr.)? $ Dr. / Cr.
The beginning balance (in $) in Accounts Payable and that will appear on Dr.side and Cr. side is calculated as follow:
Accounts Payable
Particular | $ | Particular | $ |
---|---|---|---|
Debit Postings | 17,000 | Beginning balance (Cr.) | 9,000 |
($23,000 - $14,000) | |||
Ending Balance | 6,000, | Credit Postings | 14,000 |
Total | $23,000 | Total | $23,000 |
The beginning balance (in $) in Accounts Payable is $ 9000 Cr.side.