Question

On August 31, 2021, the general ledger of The Dean Acting Academy shows a balance for cash of $7,914. Cash receipts yet to be deposited into the checking account total $3,308, and checks written by the academy but not yet processed by the bank total $1,395. The company's balance of cash does not reflect a bank service fee of $32 and interest earned on the checking account of $43. These amounts are included in the balance of cash of $6,012 reported by the bank as of the end of August. Required: 1. Prepare a bank reconciliation to calculate the correct ending balance of cash on August 31, 2021.

Answer 1

Answer: Reconciled ending balance of cash=$7,925

Explanation:

Bank reconciliation is used by companies to reconcile thier ledger balances and that of their bank's balance and to make necessary adjustments where necessary.

  BanK Reconcillation on August 31,     2021

Bank cash balance                    $6,012

add

Deposit outstanding                 +$3,308

deduct :

Checks outstanding                  -$1,395

Bank  balance reconciliation     $7,925

Company's book balance             $7,914.

add:

interest earned                             +  $43

deduct:

service fees                                    -  $32

Company balance reconciliation   $7,925