Julie, a New Employee, Is Not Sure of the Effect

question 128

Essay

Julie, a new employee, is not sure of the effect the following unrelated situations would have on the accuracy of the financial statements. Identify the account(s) that are affected and if the trial balance would balance.
(a) Equipment was purchased for $1,000 cash. The debit was recorded properly, but the credit was omitted.
(b) A debit to Cash for $250 was posted as $2,500; the credit was posted correctly.
(c) A purchase of supplies on account for $75 was posted as a debit to Supplies and a credit to Cash.

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Definitions:

Direct Material Standards

The predetermined cost and quantity of materials required for the manufacturing of a product.

Purchases Variance

A financial metric used to measure the difference between the actual cost of purchased materials and the planned or standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual amount paid for materials and the expected (or standard) cost of those materials, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Direct Material Standards

Standard costs set for the quantity and price of materials required for a manufacturing process.