Question

An accounting clerk for Chesner Co. prepared the following bank reconciliation:

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Adjusted balance $17,760

Adjusted balance $17,760

B. $17,760

Explanation:

A. Preparation of a new bank reconciliation for Chesner Co.

Cash balance according to bank statement l

$14,220

Add Deposit in transit on August 31 $6,690

Deduct Outstanding checks $3,150

Adjusted balance $17,760

Cash balance according to company's records $6,570

Add Error by Chesner Co. in recording Check No. 1056 as $820 instead of $280 540

Add Note for $10,300 collected by bank, including interest 10,710

Less Bank service charges 60

Adjusted balance $17,760

B. Based on the above bank reconciliation If a balance sheet were prepared for Chesner Co. on July 31, 2016 the amount that should be reported for cash is $17,760

From the data prepared by the accounting clerk,

b. If a balance sheet were prepared for Chesner Co. on July 31, 2016, what amount should be reported for cash?