Bank Reconciliation and Entries
The cash account for Norwegian Medical Co. at April 30 indicated a balance of $12,465. The bank statement indicated a balance of $14,470 on April 30. Comparing the bank statement and the accompanying canceled checks and memos with the records revealed the following reconciling items:
Checks outstanding totaled $5,250.
A deposit of $5,430, representing receipts of April 30, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
The bank collected $2,680 on a $2,600 note, including interest of $80.
A check for $770 returned with the statement had been incorrectly recorded by Norwegian Medical Co. as $700. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Universal Supply Co. for a purchase on account.
A check drawn for $250 had been erroneously charged by the bank as $500.
Bank service charges for April amounted to $55.
Required
1. Prepare a bank reconciliation.
Norwegian Medical Co.
Bank Reconciliation
April 30
Cash balance according to bank statement
Adjusted balance
Cash balance according to company's records
Adjusted balance
2. Journalize the necessary entries (a.) that increase cash and (b.) that decrease cash. The accounts have not been closed. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
a. April 30
b. April 30
3. If a balance sheet is prepared for Norwegian Medical Co. on April 30, what amount should be reported as cash?
