Question

Using the following information:

(a)	The bank statement balance is $3,075.
(b)	The cash account balance is $3,173.
(c)	Outstanding checks amounted to $636.
(d)	Deposits in transit are $661.
(e)	The bank service charge is $64.
(f)	A check for $50 for supplies was recorded as $41 in the ledger.

Required:

Prepare a bank reconciliation for Miller Co. for August 31. Be sure to complete the statement heading. Refer to the Labels and Amount Descriptions provided for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries. “Deduct” or “Add” will automatically appear if it is required. Enter all amounts as positive values.

Answer 1

Solution;

Miller Co.
Bank Reconciliation Statement
As on August 31
Cash balance according to bank statement		$    3,075.00
Add:
Deposit in transit	$     661.00	$        661.00
Deduct:
Outstanding Checks	$   (636.00)	$     (636.00)
Adjusted cash balance per bank		$    3,100.00
Cash balance according to company`s records		$    3,173.00
Deduct:
Bank Service Charges	$     (64.00)
Book errors corrected [41-50]	$        (9.00)	$        (73.00)
Adjusted cash balance per books		$    3,100.00