
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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On 31 May 20X2 the bank statement of Harrison Ltd showed a balance of £26,500. As part of the bank reconciliation process, the following came to light:
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cheques from customers totalling £7,000, which had been banked by Harrison Ltd.’s book-keeper on 30 May, had not yet been processed by the bank
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a customer cheque for £2,540 which had been credited to the bank account had been recorded in error in the
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a cheque for £8,000 sent by Harrison Ltd to a supplier had not yet been presented by the recipient
You are required to deduce the balance currently shown as at 31 May 20X2 in Harrison Ltd’s accounting records.
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