Response to the following problem:
The cash account for All American Sports Co. on April 1, 2012, indicated a balance of $23,600. During April, the total cash deposited was $80,150, and checks written totaled $72,800. The bank statement indicated a balance of $40,360 on April 30, 2012.
Comparing the bank statement, the canceled checks, and the accompanying memos with the records revealed the following reconciling items:
a. Checks outstanding totaled $14,300.
b. A deposit of $9,275, representing receipts of April 30, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
c. A check for $720 had been incorrectly charged by the bank as $270.
d. A check for $110 returned with the statement had been recorded by All American Sports Co. as $1,100. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Garber Co. on account.
e. The bank had collected for All American Sports Co. $4,320 on a note left for collection. The face of the note was $4,000.
f. Bank service charges for April amounted to $75.
g. A check for $1,300 from Bishop Co. was returned by the bank because of insufficient funds.
Instructions
1. Prepare a bank reconciliation as of April 30.
2. Illustrate the effects on the accounts and financial statements of the bank reconciliation.