On November 30, 2017, the cash account shows a balance of $38,000 before reconci

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Question

On November 30, 2017, the cash account shows a balance of $38,000 before reconciliation. The bank statement for November does not include a deposit of $2,300 made on the last day on the month. The bank statement shows a collection by the bank of $940 and a customer check for $220 was returned because it is NSF. A customer’s check for $450 was recorded on the books as $540, and a check written for $79 for payment of an account for inventory was recorded as $97. What is the correct cash balance on November 30, 2017?

Prepare the required journal entries in the Company’s books after the bank reconciliation was made. Omit explanations.

Explanation / Answer

Solution: Correct cash balance on November 30, 2017 is 38,648

Working:

Cash balance per books.

38,000

Less: NSF Checks

-220

Error in check written (=$97-$79)

Erron in inventory's check (=$450-$540)

-90

Direct collection by bank

940

Adjusted cash balance per books

38,648

Journal entries:

1) Dr. Account receivable $220

Cr. Cash $220

2) Ddr. Cash $18

Cr. Accounts payable $18

3) Dr. Inventory $90

Cr. Cash $90

4) Dr. Cash $940

Cr. Accounts payable $940