Question

On July 31, 2022, Blossom Company had a cash balance per books of $6,295.00. The statement from Dakota State Bank on that date showed a balance of $7,845.80. A comparison of the bank statement with the Cash account revealed the following facts.

1. The bank service charge for July was $24.00.
2. The bank collected $1,675.00 from a customer for Blossom Company through electronic funds transfer.
3. The July 31 receipts of $1,349.30 were not included in the bank deposits for July. These receipts were deposited by the company in a night deposit vault on July 31.
4. Company check No. 2480 issued to L. Taylor, a creditor, for $354.00 that cleared the bank in July was incorrectly entered in the cash payments journal on July 10 for $345.00.
5. Checks outstanding on July 31 totaled $1,988.10.
6. On July 31, the bank statement showed an NSF charge of $730.00 for a check received by the company from W. Krueger, a customer, on account.

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Prepare the bank reconciliation as of July 31. (List items that increase balance as per bank & books first.)

Answer 1

The preparation of bank reconciliation is shown below

Step-by-step explanation:

Blossom Company

Bank Reconciliation Statement

July 31

bank statement balance $7,845.80

Add:

Deposits Outstanding $1,349.30

Total of Additions $1,349.30

Deduction

Outstanding checks $1,988.10

Total Deductions $1,988.10

Adjusted bank balance $7,207.00

Balance in books $6,295.00

Additions

Collection of EFT $1,675.00

Total Additions $1,675.00

Deductions:

Incorrect recording

of check Number 2480 $9.00

($354 - $345)

Bank Service charges $24.00

NSF Check $730.00

Total Deductions $763.00

Book balance adjusted $7,207.00