Question

The cash account for Pala Medical Co. at June 30, 20Y1, indicated a balance of $84,457. The bank statement indicated a balance of $127,190 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 $33,310.
b. A deposit of $17,610, representing receipts of June 30, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
c. The bank collected $28,248 on a $26,400 note, including interest of $1,848.
d. A check for $1,100 returned with the statement had been incorrectly recorded by Pala Medical Co. as $110. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Skyline Supply Co. for a purchase on account.
e. A check drawn for $680 had been erroneously charged by the bank as $860.
f. Bank service charges for June amounted to $45.

Required:
a. Prepare a bank reconciliation.
b. Journalize the necessary entries.
c. If a balance sheet were prepared for Pala Medical Co. on June 30, 20Y1, what amount should be reported as cash?

Answer 1

Answer:

Pala Medical Co.

a. Bank Reconciliation Statement as at June 30, 20Y1

Balance as per adjusted cash balance $111,670

add outstanding checks                           33,310

less uncredited deposits                           17,610

       overdrawn check                                   180

Balance as per bank statement          $127,190

b. Journal Entries:

c. Debit Cash $28,248

Credit Notes Receivable $26,400

Credit Interest Revenue $1,848

To record the receipt on notes receivable, including interest revenue.

d. Debit Accounts Payable $990

Credit Cash $990

To record the check in payment on account ($1,100 - $110)

f. Debit Bank service charges $45

Credit Cash $45

To record bank charges.

c. If a balance sheet were prepared for Pala Medical Co. on June 30, 20Y1, the amount that should be reported as cash is:

= $111,670.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Cash account balance at June 30, 20Y1 = $84,457

Bank statement balance on June 30, 20Y1 = $127,190

Analysis of discrepancies:

a. Outstanding checks $33,310

b. Uncredited deposits $17,610

c. Cash $28,248 Note Receivable $26,400  Interest Revenue $1,848

d. Returned check $1,100 Accounts Payable $1,100  $110

e. Overdrawn check $180 $680 had been erroneously charged by the bank as $860.

f. Bank service charges for June amounted to $45

Cash Account Adjustments:

Balance at June 30, 20Y1 = $84,457

Direct credit                           28,248

Dishonored check                     (990)

Bank charges                               (45)

Adjusted cash balance       $111,670