The cash account for Brentwood Bike Co. at May 1, 2016, indicated a balance of $32,527. During May, the total cash deposited was $139,121, and checks written totaled $135,890. The bank statement indicated a balance of $43,660 on May 31. Comparing the bank statement, the canceled checks, and the accompanying memos with the records revealed the following reconciling items:
A. Checks outstanding totaled $6,625.
B. A deposit of $1,888 representing receipts of May 31, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
C. The bank had collected for Brentwood Bike Co. $5,250 on a note left for collection. The face of the note was $5,000.
D. A check for $260 returned with the statement had been incorrectly charged by the bank as $620.
E. A check for $410 returned with the statement had been recorded by Brentwood Bike Co. as $140. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Adkins Co. on account. F. Bank service charges for May amounted to $37. G. A check for $1,418 from Jennings Co. was returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
Instructions
1. Prepare a bank reconciliation as of May 31. Refer to the Amount Descriptions list provided for the exact wording of the answer choices for text entries."Deduct:" or "Add:" will automatically appear if it is required.
2. Journalize the necessary entries. The accounts have not been closed. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
3. If a balance sheet were prepared for Brentwood Bike Co. on May 31, 2016, what amount should be reported as cash?