P5-2 Bank reconciliation and entries

The cash account for Recreational Systems at March 31, 20Y6, indicated a balance of $12, 435. The bank statement indicated a balance of $27,150 on March 31, 20Y6. Comparing the bank statement and the accompanying canceled checks and memos with the records reveals the following reconciling items:

• Checks outstanding totaled $9,675.
• A deposit of $4,175, representing receipts of March 31, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
• The bank had collected $8,480 on a note left for collection. The face of the note was $8,000.
• A check for $180 returned with the statement had been incorrectly recorded by Recreational Systems as $810. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Jones Co. for the purchase of office supplies on account.
• A check drawn for $750 had been incorrectly charged by the bank as $570.
• Bank service charges for March amounted to $75.

Instructions

• Prepare a bank reconciliation.
• Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the bank reconciliation.