Question

Jane Co.'s checkbook currently has a balance of $295.10. The bank statement shows a balance of $205.10. The statement revealed interest income of $10.03 along with check charges of $2.95. Jane recorded a $200 check as $150. Deposits in transit were $402.80. Check numbers 85, 88, and 92 for $90.80, $108.10, and $156.82 were not returned with the statement. The reconciled balance is:

Answer 1

The reconciled balance is: $205.10

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step is to update the Cash Book Account Bank Balance as follows :

Debit :

Balance as per Cash Book $295.10

Interest Income $10.03

Totals $305.13

Credit:

Check Charges $2.95

Error $50.00

Balance as per updated Cash Book $252,18

Totals $305.13

Then, prepare the Bank Reconciliation Statement as follows :

Bank Reconciliation Statement

Balance at Bank as per Cash Book $252,18

Add Unpresented Cheques

Cheque 85 $90.80

Cheque 88 $108.10

Cheque 92 $156.82 $355.72

Less Bank Lodgements not yet credited ($402.80)

Balance as per Bank Statement $205.10

Therefore the Reconciled Balance is $205.10