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Problem 8-3A On May 31, 2017, Reber Company had a cash balance per books of $6,7

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Question

Problem 8-3A On May 31, 2017, Reber Company had a cash balance per books of $6,781.50. The bank statement from New York State Bank on that date showed a balance of $6,404.60. A comparison of the statement with the cash account revealed the following facts. 1. The statement included a debit memo of $40.00 for the printing of additional company checks. 2. Cash sales of $836.15 on May 12 were deposited in the bank. The cash receipts journal entry and the deposit slip were incorrectly made for $886.15. The bank credited Reber Company for the correct amount. 3. Outstanding checks at May 31 totaled $576.25. Deposits in transit were $2,416.15 4. On May 18, the company issued check No. 1181 for $685 to Lynda Carsen on account. The check, which cleared the bank in May, was incorrectly journalized and posted by Reber Company for $658 5. A $3,000.00 note receivable was collected by the bank for Reber Company on May 31 plus $80.00 interest. The bank charged a collection fee of $20.00. No interest has been accrued on the note 6. Included with the cancelled checks was a check issued by Stiner Company to Ted Cress for $800.00 that was incorrectly charged to Reber Company by the bank. 7. On May 31, the bank statement showed an NSF charge of $680.00 for a check issued by Sue Allison, a customer, to Reber Company on account.

Explanation / Answer

(a) REBER COMPANY Bank Reconciliation 31.05.2017 Cash balance per bank statement $            6,404.60 Add:   Deposit in transit $            2,416.15 Bank error—Stiner check 800 $            3,216.15 $            9,620.75 Less: Outstanding checks $               576.25 Adjusted cash balance per bank $            9,044.50 Cash balance per books $            6,781.50 Add:   Collection of note receivable ($3,000 note plus $80 interest less $20 fee) $            3,060.00 $            9,841.50 Less: NSF check $? 680.00 Error in May 12 deposit ($886.15 – $836.15) $                 50.00 Error in recording check No. 1181 ?? ?27.00* Check printing charge $                 40.00 $               797.00 Adjusted cash balance per books $            9,044.50 *$685 – $658 (b) 31.05.2017 Cash $            3,060.00 Miscellaneous Expense $                 20.00 Notes Receivable $            3,000.00 Interest Revenue $                 80.00 Accounts Receivable—Sue Allison $               680.00 Cash $               680.00 Sales Revenue $                 50.00 Cash $                 50.00 Accounts Payable—Lynda Carsen $                 27.00 Cash $                 27.00 Miscellaneous Expense $                 40.00 Cash $                 40.00