Question

On August 31, 2021, the general ledger of The Dean Acting Academy shows a balance for cash of $7,824. Cash receipts yet to be deposited into the checking account total $3,218, and checks written by the academy but not yet processed by the bank total $1,305. The company's balance of cash does not reflect a bank service fee of $23 and interest earned on the checking account of $34. These amounts are included in the balance of cash of $5,922 reported by the bank as of the end of August. Required: 1. Prepare a bank reconciliation to calculate the correct ending balance of cash on August 31, 2021. (Amounts to be deducted should

Answer 1

1. Bank balance per reconciliation $7,835

Company balance per reconciliation $7,835

2. August 31, 2021

Dr Cash $34

Cr Interest revenue $34

August 31, 2021

Dr Service fees expense $23

Cr Cash $23

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Preparation of a bank reconciliation to calculate the correct ending balance of cash on August 31, 2021 .

BANK CASH BALANCE

Per bank statement $5,922

Add deposit outstanding $3,218

Less check Outstanding ($1,305)

Bank balance per reconciliation $7,835

COMPANY CASH BALANCE

Per general ledger $7,824

Less service fees ($23)

Interest earned $34

Company balance per reconciliation $7,835

Therefore the correct ending balance of cash on August 31, 2021 will be :

Bank balance per reconciliation $7,835

Company balance per reconciliation $7,835

2.Preparation of the necessary entries to adjust the balance for cash

August 31, 2021

Dr Cash $34

Cr Interest revenue $34

August 31, 2021

Dr Service fees expense $23

Cr Cash $23