What is Adjusting Trial Balance - Definition - Meaning - Format Example
Previously, we studied about Trial Balance and how to rectify it, now we are in a position to study about Adjusted Trial Balance.
An adjusting trial balance is prepared at the end of accounting period to show adjusted balance of Different Types of Accounts, especially for all Deferrals and Accruals in order update the balances and according to Matching Principle Gaap. It is prepared at the time of recording Adjusting Entries at the end of accounting period. The main purpose of adjusted trial balance is to adjust the closing balances of accounts in order to verify and rectify any errors, mistakes made or frauds concealed in the
books of accounts so that true and fair view of financial statements (Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings and Balance Sheet).
Adjusted Trial Balance Format Example
In adjusted trial balance, one column is for types of accounts, next for undjusted balances before Adjustments and last column is for adjusted balances after making adjustments.
Below is the adjusted trial balance of ABC company for the period.
Types of Accounts Unadjusted Adjustments Adjusted
Trial Balance Trial Balance
Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr.
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Cash 30200 30200
Accounts Receivable 29120 5000 34120
Unexpired Exp. 1200 600 600
Prepaid Rent 5400 1800 3600
Office Supplies 680 300 380
Office Equipment 60000 60000
Accumulated Dep. 49000 1000 50000
Accounts Payable 900 900
Salaries Payable - 2100 2100
Income Taxes Payable 1570 600 2170
Unearned Revenue 6800 3000 3800
Capital / Equity 25000 25000
Retained Earnings 30000 30000
Fees Earned 91530 8000 99530
Advertising Exp. 1500 1500
Expired Exp. 6600 600 7200
Rent Expense 19800 1800 21600
Office Supplies Exp. 1200 300 1500
Repairs Expense 4800 4800
Dep. Exp. Equipment 11000 1000 12000
Salaries Expense 26300 2100 28400
Income Taxes Exp. 7000 600 7600
Total 204800 204800 14400 14400 213500 213500
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