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 $22,680. 2. Cash balance according to the bank statement at July 31, $23,890. 3. Checks outstanding, $4,600. 4. Deposit in transit, not recorded by bank, $3,700. 5. A check for $590 in payment of an account was erroneously recorded in the check register as $950. 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)