Question

Entries for Bank Reconciliation The following data were accumulated for use in reconciling the bank account of Mathers Co. for July: Cash balance according to the company's records at July 31, $32,110. Cash balance according to the bank statement at July 31, $31,350. Checks outstanding, $2,870. Deposit in transit, not recorded by bank, $4,150. A check for $170 in payment of an account was erroneously recorded in the check register as $710. Bank debit memo for service charges, $20. Journalize the entries that should be made by the company, part (A) Error and part (B) Service Charge

Answer 1

Explanation:

The journal entries are as follows

a. Cash $540

         To Account payable $540

(Being the error is recorded)

It is computed below:

= Corrected amount - incorrect amount

= $710 - $170

= $540

b. Bank service charges $20

          To Cash $20

(Being the bank services charges are paid in cash is recorded)

All other information is ignored