Thompson Corporation gathered the following reconciling information in preparing its October bank reconciliation:

Cash balance per bank, 10/31	$12,830
Note receivable collected by bank	3,657
Outstanding checks	7,201
Deposits in transit	5,610
Bank service charge	201
NSF check	1,911

Using the above information, determine the cash balance per books (before adjustments) for Thompson Corporation.

Select the correct answer.

a. $11,239

b. $14,375

c. $12,784

d. $9,694