Reporting Cash on the Balance Sheet
Response to the following problem:
Your audit of the Watt Corporation discovers the following information:
1. Reconciled balance in First National Bank checking account $ 2,360.75
2. Reconciled balance in City National Bank checking account (40.20)
3. Balance in First Federal savings account 28,750.00
4. Certificate of deposit 30,000.00
5. Postage stamps 100.00
6. Employee's IOU 125.00
7. Employees travel advances 1,640.00
8. Cash on hand (undeposited sales receipts) 3,609.40
9. Traveler's checks 600.00
10. Customer's postdated check 290.40
Required
1. What amount should be reported as cash on Watt's balance sheet?
2. Describe the balance sheet treatment of the items not included in the cash balance.