Merrifield Lawn Care's bank statement at August $31$ showed an ending balance of $$25,416\mathrm{.}87.$ The unadjusted cash account balance for Merrifield is $$21,852\mathrm{.}98.$ The following data were gathered by Merrifield's accountant:

Check $2143$ was correctly written for $$597.$ It was recorded in the company's books as $$642$ for utilities.

Outstanding checks as of August $31$: $$7,638\mathrm{.}71$

NSF check from customer: $$156\mathrm{.}82$

Debit memo for bank service charge: $$42\mathrm{.}00$

Credit memo related to interest earned: $$44\mathrm{.}00$

Deposits in transit: $$3,965\mathrm{.}00$

Required:

Determine the true cash balance by preparing a bank reconciliation as of August $31.$

Note: Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.

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