The following data were collected to use in reconciling the bank account for Anderson Co.: Balance per bank statement...……...........….$23,900 Balance per company records (cash acct)…..8,700 Bank service charges...................................................50 Deposits in transit..................................................5,500 Note collected by bank with $450 interest..9,450 Outstanding checks..............................................11,300 a. How much is the correct or adjusted bank balance? b. How much is the correct or adjusted book balance? c. Prepare any necessary journal entries based on the bank reconciliations.

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The following data were collected to use in reconciling the bank account for Anderson Co.:

Balance per bank statement...……...........….$23,900

Balance per company records (cash acct)…..8,700

Bank service charges...................................................50

Deposits in transit..................................................5,500

Note collected by bank with $450 interest..9,450

Outstanding checks..............................................11,300

a. How much is the correct or adjusted bank balance?

b. How much is the correct or adjusted book balance?

c. Prepare any necessary journal entries based on the bank reconciliations.

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Bank reconciliations: Bank reconciliations is an process by which balance as per books is reconciled with the balance as per bank statement.

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a.

Particulars Amount
Balance per bank statement $23,900
Add: Deposits in transit $5,500
Less: Outstanding checks $(11,300)
Correct or adjusted bank balance $18,100

B.

Particulars Amount
Balance per company records (cash acct) $8,700
Add: Note collected by bank with $450 interest $9,450
Less: Bank service charges $(50)
Correct or adjusted book balance $18,100
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