Question

3. If a balance sheet were prepared for Pala Medical Co. on June 30, 20Y1, what amount should be reported as cash?

Answer 1

Complete Question:

The cash account for Pala Medical Co. at June 30, 20Y1, indicated a balance of $166,436. The bank statement indicated a balance of $195,688 on June 30, 20Y1. Comparing the bank statement and the accompanying canceled checks and memos with the records revealed the following reconciling items:

a.  Checks outstanding totaled $19,427.

b.  A deposit of $12,300, representing receipts of June 30, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.

c.  The bank collected $26,500 on a $25,000 note, including interest of $1,500.

d.  A check for $4,000 returned with the statement had been incorrectly recorded by Pala Medical Co. as $400. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Skyline Supply Co. for a purchase on account.

e.  A check drawn for $195 had been erroneously charged by the bank as $915.

f.  Bank service charges for June amounted to $55.

Answer:

Pala Medical Co.

Cash amount in the balance sheet = $189,281

Explanation:

a) Calculations:

Adjusted Cash balance at June 30, 20Y1

Cash balance                      $166,436

c) Note received by bank      25,000

c) Interest on the note             1,500

d) Returned check                 (3,600)

e) Bank charges                         (55)

Adjusted cash balance     $189,281

b) Balance as per bank statement = $195,688

a.  Checks outstanding totaled           ($19,427)

b.  A deposit of                                     $12,300

e. Overstated cheque                               720

Adjusted bank statement balance   $189,281

c) Preparing a bank reconciliation helps to identify discrepancies between the cash book balance of Pala Medical Co and the company's bank statement balance.  After the necessary adjustments, the two balances always agree and the adjusted figure is taken to the balance sheet.