The cash account for Santiago Co. on May 31 indicated a balance of $20,915. The March bank statement indicated an ending balance of $25,645. Comparing the bank statement, the canceled checks, and the accompanying memos with the records revealed the following reconciling items: a. Checks outstanding totaled $5,975.
b. A deposit of $3,796 had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
c. A check for $1,482 returned with the statement had been incorrectly recorded as $482. The check was originally issued to pay on account.
d. The bank collected $4,515 on a note left for collection of which $515 was interest revenue.
e. Bank service charges for May amounted to $70.
f. A check for $894 was returned by the bank because of insufficient funds.
Prepare a bank reconciliation as of May 31.
Santiago Co.
Bank Reconciliation
May 31
Cash balance according to bank statement $
$
Adjusted balance $
Cash balance according to company's records $
$
$
Adjusted balance $
Journalize the necessary entries. Record the entry to increase cash first.
If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.
May 31
May 31