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

1.Cash balance according to the company's records at July 31, $15,600

2. Cash balance according to the bank statement at July 31, $16,230

3.Checks outstanding $3,180.

4. Deposit in transit, not recorded by bank, $2,950

5. A check for $270 in payment of an account was erroneously recorded in the check register as $720.

6. Bank debit memo for service charges $50.

a. Prepare a bank reconciliation, using the format shown in Exhibit 7.

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

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