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Q.23 Pass the rectifying entries for the following 
(i) Sales of goods ? 6,000 to Madan were recorded as ? 600 in the Sales Book. 
(ii) Credit purchase of goods from Mohan amounting to ? 2,000 has been wrongly passed through the 
Sales Book. 
(iii) Return of goods worth ? 500 by a customer was entered in ‘Purchases Return Book’. 
(iv) Cheque of ? 400 received from Ranjan was dishonoured and debited to the Discount Account. 
(v) Bill for ? 820 received from Ramesh for repair of machinery was entered in the Purchases Book as ? 
720. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
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Q.23 Pass the rectifying entries for the following 
(i) Sales of goods ? 6,000 to Madan were recorded as ? 600 in the Sales Book. 
(ii) Credit purchase of goods from Mohan amounting to ? 2,000 has been wrongly passed through the 
Sales Book. 
(iii) Return of goods worth ? 500 by a customer was entered in ‘Purchases Return Book’. 
(iv) Cheque of ? 400 received from Ranjan was dishonoured and debited to the Discount Account. 
(v) Bill for ? 820 received from Ramesh for repair of machinery was entered in the Purchases Book as ? 
720. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
Q.24 Give rectifying Journal entries for the following errors: 
(i) Sales of goods to Madan ? 6,000 were entered in the Sales Book as ? 600. 
(ii) Credit purchase of ? 1,500 from Ajay has been wrongly passed through the Sales Book. 
(iii) Repairs to building ? 300 were debited to Building Account. 
(iv) ? 2,050 paid to Rohit is posted to the debit of Mohit’s Account as ? 5,020. 
(v) Purchases Return Book is overcasted by ? 400. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
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Q.23 Pass the rectifying entries for the following 
(i) Sales of goods ? 6,000 to Madan were recorded as ? 600 in the Sales Book. 
(ii) Credit purchase of goods from Mohan amounting to ? 2,000 has been wrongly passed through the 
Sales Book. 
(iii) Return of goods worth ? 500 by a customer was entered in ‘Purchases Return Book’. 
(iv) Cheque of ? 400 received from Ranjan was dishonoured and debited to the Discount Account. 
(v) Bill for ? 820 received from Ramesh for repair of machinery was entered in the Purchases Book as ? 
720. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
Q.24 Give rectifying Journal entries for the following errors: 
(i) Sales of goods to Madan ? 6,000 were entered in the Sales Book as ? 600. 
(ii) Credit purchase of ? 1,500 from Ajay has been wrongly passed through the Sales Book. 
(iii) Repairs to building ? 300 were debited to Building Account. 
(iv) ? 2,050 paid to Rohit is posted to the debit of Mohit’s Account as ? 5,020. 
(v) Purchases Return Book is overcasted by ? 400. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
 
Q.25 Give rectifying entries for the following: 
(i) ? 5,400 received from Mr. A was posted to the debit of his account. 
(ii) The total of Sales Return Book overcasted by ? 800. 
(iii) ? 2,740 paid for repairs to motor car was debited to Motor Car Account as ? 1,740. 
(iv) Returned goods to Shyam ? 1,500 were passed through Returns Inward Book. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
  
 
 
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Q.23 Pass the rectifying entries for the following 
(i) Sales of goods ? 6,000 to Madan were recorded as ? 600 in the Sales Book. 
(ii) Credit purchase of goods from Mohan amounting to ? 2,000 has been wrongly passed through the 
Sales Book. 
(iii) Return of goods worth ? 500 by a customer was entered in ‘Purchases Return Book’. 
(iv) Cheque of ? 400 received from Ranjan was dishonoured and debited to the Discount Account. 
(v) Bill for ? 820 received from Ramesh for repair of machinery was entered in the Purchases Book as ? 
720. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
Q.24 Give rectifying Journal entries for the following errors: 
(i) Sales of goods to Madan ? 6,000 were entered in the Sales Book as ? 600. 
(ii) Credit purchase of ? 1,500 from Ajay has been wrongly passed through the Sales Book. 
(iii) Repairs to building ? 300 were debited to Building Account. 
(iv) ? 2,050 paid to Rohit is posted to the debit of Mohit’s Account as ? 5,020. 
(v) Purchases Return Book is overcasted by ? 400. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
 
Q.25 Give rectifying entries for the following: 
(i) ? 5,400 received from Mr. A was posted to the debit of his account. 
(ii) The total of Sales Return Book overcasted by ? 800. 
(iii) ? 2,740 paid for repairs to motor car was debited to Motor Car Account as ? 1,740. 
(iv) Returned goods to Shyam ? 1,500 were passed through Returns Inward Book. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Q.26 Pass Journal entries rectifying the following errors: 
(i) A cheque for ? 10,000 was received from Ranjan on which ? 200 Cash Discount was allowed. The 
cheque was not honoured on due date and the amount of discount was credited to Discount Received 
Account. 
(ii) ? 2,000 paid as wages for machinery installation was debited to Wages Account. 
(iii) ? 5,000 received from Rakesh were credited to his Personal Account. The amount had been written off 
as bad debts earlier. 
(iv) Repair bill of machinery was recorded as ? 100 against the bill amount of ? 1,000. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
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Q.23 Pass the rectifying entries for the following 
(i) Sales of goods ? 6,000 to Madan were recorded as ? 600 in the Sales Book. 
(ii) Credit purchase of goods from Mohan amounting to ? 2,000 has been wrongly passed through the 
Sales Book. 
(iii) Return of goods worth ? 500 by a customer was entered in ‘Purchases Return Book’. 
(iv) Cheque of ? 400 received from Ranjan was dishonoured and debited to the Discount Account. 
(v) Bill for ? 820 received from Ramesh for repair of machinery was entered in the Purchases Book as ? 
720. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
Q.24 Give rectifying Journal entries for the following errors: 
(i) Sales of goods to Madan ? 6,000 were entered in the Sales Book as ? 600. 
(ii) Credit purchase of ? 1,500 from Ajay has been wrongly passed through the Sales Book. 
(iii) Repairs to building ? 300 were debited to Building Account. 
(iv) ? 2,050 paid to Rohit is posted to the debit of Mohit’s Account as ? 5,020. 
(v) Purchases Return Book is overcasted by ? 400. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
 
Q.25 Give rectifying entries for the following: 
(i) ? 5,400 received from Mr. A was posted to the debit of his account. 
(ii) The total of Sales Return Book overcasted by ? 800. 
(iii) ? 2,740 paid for repairs to motor car was debited to Motor Car Account as ? 1,740. 
(iv) Returned goods to Shyam ? 1,500 were passed through Returns Inward Book. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Q.26 Pass Journal entries rectifying the following errors: 
(i) A cheque for ? 10,000 was received from Ranjan on which ? 200 Cash Discount was allowed. The 
cheque was not honoured on due date and the amount of discount was credited to Discount Received 
Account. 
(ii) ? 2,000 paid as wages for machinery installation was debited to Wages Account. 
(iii) ? 5,000 received from Rakesh were credited to his Personal Account. The amount had been written off 
as bad debts earlier. 
(iv) Repair bill of machinery was recorded as ? 100 against the bill amount of ? 1,000. 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q.27 Rectifying the following errors: 
(i) Sales Book has been totalled ? 1,000 short. 
(ii) Goods worth ? 1,500 returned by Green & Co. have not been recorded anywhere. 
(iii) Goods purchased worth ? 2,500 have been posted to the debit of the supplier, Gupta & Co. 
(iv) Furniture purchased from Gulab & Co. worth ? 10,000 has been entered in Purchases Book. 
(v) Cash received from A ? 2,500 has not been posted in his account. 
 
The solution can be presented as follows 
 
 
  
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FAQs on Rectification of Errors - 2 - Accountancy Class 11 - Commerce

1. What are the common types of errors found in accounting records?
Ans.Common types of errors include transcription errors (incorrectly recording amounts), omission errors (failing to record a transaction), commission errors (recording in the wrong account), and compensating errors (where two errors offset each other). Each type can affect the accuracy of financial statements and requires careful review for rectification.
2. How can errors in accounting be identified and rectified?
Ans.Errors in accounting can be identified through regular reconciliation of accounts, comparing recorded transactions against source documents, and conducting periodic audits. Rectification involves adjusting journal entries to correct any identified mistakes, ensuring that the financial records reflect accurate information.
3. What is the importance of rectifying errors in financial statements?
Ans.Rectifying errors is crucial because it ensures that financial statements provide a true and fair view of the organization's financial position. Accurate financial reporting is essential for decision-making by stakeholders, compliance with legal requirements, and maintaining the integrity of the accounting system.
4. What are the steps involved in the rectification of errors?
Ans.The steps involved in the rectification of errors include identifying the error, determining the nature of the error, preparing the appropriate journal entries for correction, and finally, updating the financial records to reflect these corrections. It is important to document the changes made for transparency and future reference.
5. Can errors in accounting be prevented, and if so, how?
Ans.Yes, errors in accounting can be prevented through implementing strong internal controls, conducting regular training for accounting staff, using accounting software with error-checking features, and maintaining thorough documentation for all transactions. Regular audits and reviews can also help in identifying potential areas of concern before they lead to significant errors.
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