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The following information was obtained from the books of The Watch Store after comparing the bank account with the bank statement on 3 1 August

The following information was obtained from the books of The Watch Store after comparing the bank account with the bank statement on 31 August 2024.
The bank balance in the general ledger reflected a favourable balance of R21521.00.
The following EFTs were written out on the 31 August 2024 but did not appear on the bank statement:
o EFT 345 for R 900.00 o EFT 351 for R1000.00 o EFT 359 for R700.00
The bank statement shows the correct amount of R520 for a deposit made from a customer, but this was captured in the business books as R250.
The total of the cash receipts journal, R42329.00.
The total of the cash payments journal, R59700.00.
An EFT 542 amounting to R2200.00, received from a debtor, Mr Loue, was refused by the bank due to insufficient funds.
An amount of R50 for interest expenses was erroneously written in the cash receipts journal. The amount should appear in the cash payments journal.
A deposit of R300 for interest income does not appear in the cash receipts journal.
The tenant paid the amount into the bank account of the business. A deposit (045) amounting R8000 does not appear on the bank statement.
The bank statement shows an unfavourable balance of R2980.
Required:
3.1 Complete the general ledger of the bank account on 31 August 2024.(17)
3.2 Prepare the bank reconciliation statement on 31 August 2024.(8)

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