In: Accounting
Determine the effect of the following errors on a company's total revenue, total expenses, and net income. Indicate the effect by selecting Overstated (too much), Understated (too little),or Not Affected.
Transactions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Net Income |
Example: A check for $325 was written to pay on account. The accountant debited Rent Expense for $325 and credited Cash for $325. | Not Affected | Overstated | Understated |
a. $615 was received on account from customers. The accountant debited Cash for $615 and credited Professional Fees for $615. | |||
b. The owner withdrew $1,500 for personal use. The accountant debited Salary Expense for $1,500 and credited Cash for $1,500. | |||
c. A check was written for $1,265 to pay the rent. The accountant debited Rent Expense for $1,625 and credited Cash for $1,625. | |||
d. $2,100 was received on account from customers. The accountant debited Cash for $2,100 and credited the Capital account for $2,100. | |||
e. A check was written for $525 to pay the phone bill received and recorded earlier in the month. The accountant debited Phone Expense for $525 and credited Cash for $525. |
Transation | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Net Income |
a. $615 was received on account from customers. The accountant debited Cash for $615 and credited Professional Fees for $615. | Overstated | Not Affected | Overstated |
b. The owner withdrew $1,500 for personal use. The accountant debited Salary Expense for $1,500 and credited Cash for $1,500. | Not Affected | Overstated | Understated |
c. A check was written for $1,265 to pay the rent. The accountant debited Rent Expense for $1,625 and credited Cash for $1,625. | Not Affected | Overstated | Understated |
d. $2,100 was received on account from customers. The accountant debited Cash for $2,100 and credited the Capital account for $2,100. | Not Affected | Not Affected | Not Affected |
e. A check was written for $525 to pay the phone bill received and recorded earlier in the month. The accountant debited Phone Expense for $525 and credited Cash for $525. | Not Affected | Overstated | Understated |