The December 31, bank statement of Billys Hamburger just arrived from Safety Bank. To prepare the bank
Question:
To prepare the bank reconciliation, you gather the following additional data:
a. The following cheques are outstanding on December 31:
Cheque No. Amount
800 ....... $415
802 ....... 75
806 ....... 34
809 ....... 123
810 ....... 228
811 ....... 39
b. On December 31, Billys Hamburgers treasurer deposited $330, but this deposit does not appear on the bank statement.
c. The bank statement includes a $410 deduction for a cheque written by Jennys Jump Ropes rather than Billy's Hamburger. Billys Hamburger notified the bank of this bank error.
d. Billys Cash account shows a balance of $12,000 on December 31.
Requirements
1. Prepare the bank reconciliation for December 31.
2. Record the journal entries called for by the reconciliation. Include an explanation for each entry.
Step by Step Answer:
Financial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0132889711
1st Canadian Edition
Authors: Jeffrey Waybright, Liang Hsuan Chen, Rhonda Pyper