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Concept Introduction:
Bank Reconciliation:
Bank reconciliation is the process in which the entity reconciles its cash entries in accounts with the entries in bank statement issued by the bank. The entity prepares
Requirement-1:
To Prepare:
The Bank reconciliation Statement.

Answer to Problem 46E
The Bank reconciliation Statement is as follows:
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Bank Reconciliation Statement | ||||||||
As on February 28 | ||||||||
Bank Side | Book Side | |||||||
Balance as per Bank statement | $ 11,610 | Balance as per | $ 11,883 | |||||
Add: | Add: | |||||||
Deposit in transit | $ 4,580 | |||||||
Less: | Less: | |||||||
Outstanding Checks | $ 5,157 | Debit Memo | $ 800 | |||||
Bank Service Charges | $ 50 | $ 850 | ||||||
Reconciled Balance | $ 11,033 | Reconciled Balance | $ 11,033 |
Explanation of Solution
The Bank reconciliation Statement is explained as follows:
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Bank Reconciliation Statement | ||||||||
As on February 28 | ||||||||
Bank Side | Book Side | |||||||
Balance as per Bank statement | $ 11,610 | Balance as per Cash Book (7444+106780-102341) | $ 11,883 | |||||
Add: | Add: | |||||||
Deposit in transit | $ 4,580 | |||||||
Less: | Less: | |||||||
Outstanding Checks | $ 5,157 | Debit Memo | $ 800 | |||||
Bank Service Charges | $ 50 | $ 850 | ||||||
Reconciled Balance | $ 11,033 | Reconciled Balance | $ 11,033 |
Concept Introduction:
Bank Reconciliation:
Bank reconciliation is the process in which the entity reconciles its cash entries in accounts with the entries in bank statement issued by the bank. The entity prepares bank reconciliation statement and it has two sides; Bank Side and Cash side.
Requirement-2:
To Prepare:
The necessary

Answer to Problem 46E
The necessary adjusting entries are as follows:
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Bank Reconciliation | |||||
Date | Accounts titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit | ||
Feb. 28 | Electricity Expense | $ 800 | |||
Cash | $800 | ||||
Feb. 28 | Bank Service Charges | $ 50 | |||
Cash | $ 50 |
Explanation of Solution
The necessary adjusting entries are explained as follows:
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Bank Reconciliation | |||||
Journal Entries | |||||
Date | Accounts titles and Explanation | Debit | Credit | ||
Feb. 28 | Electricity Expense | $ 800 | |||
Cash | $800 | ||||
(Being adjustment made for expenses) | |||||
Feb. 28 | Bank Service Charges | $ 50 | |||
Cash | $ 50 | ||||
(Being adjustment made for Bank Charges) |
Concept Introduction:
Bank Reconciliation:
Bank reconciliation is the process in which the entity reconciles its cash entries in accounts with the entries in bank statement issued by the bank. The entity prepares bank reconciliation statement and it has two sides; Bank Side and Cash side.
Requirement-3:
To Indicate:
The amount of cash to be reported on October 31

Answer to Problem 46E
The amount of cash to be reported on October 31 balance sheet shall be $11,033.
Explanation of Solution
The Bank reconciliation Statement is explained as follows:
Valentine Investigations | ||||||||
Bank Reconciliation Statement | ||||||||
As on February 28 | ||||||||
Bank Side | Book Side | |||||||
Balance as per Bank statement | $ 11,610 | Balance as per Cash Book (7444+106780-102341) | $ 11,883 | |||||
Add: | Add: | |||||||
Deposit in transit | $ 4,580 | |||||||
Less: | Less: | |||||||
Outstanding Checks | $ 5,157 | Debit Memo | $ 800 | |||||
Bank Service Charges | $ 50 | $ 850 | ||||||
Reconciled Balance | $ 11,033 | Reconciled Balance | $ 11,033 |
Hence, the amount of cash to be reported on October 31 balance sheet shall be $11,033.
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