Question

If a check written and paid by the bank for $638 is incorrectly recorded on the company’s books at $683, the appropriate treatment on the bank reconciliation would be to

Answer 1

If a check is incorrectly recorded on a company's books for 683$ and only $836 was the actual check. The appropriate treatment for the bank reconciliation would be to add $45 dollars to the balance on the company's books. This will make up the difference and make everything add up correctly.