1. Bank Reconciliation

   The following data were accumulated for use in reconciling the bank account of Mathers Co. for July:

   1. Cash balance according to the company's records at July 31 $16,380.
   2. Cash balance according to the bank statement at July 31, $17,530.
   3. Checks outstanding, $3,330.
   4. Deposit in transit, not recorded by bank, $2,670.
   5. A check for $170 in payment of an account was erroneously recorded in the check register as $710.
   6. Bank debit memo for service charges, $50.

   a. Prepare a bank reconciliation, using the format shown in Exhibit 14.

   Mathers Co.
   Bank Reconciliation
   July 31
   Cash balance according to bank statement	$
   Adjusted balance	$
   Cash balance according to company's records	$
   Adjusted balance	$

   b. If the balance sheet is prepared for Mathers Co. on July 31, what amount should be reported for cash? $

   c. Must a bank reconciliation always balance (reconcile)? Yes