In: Accounting
Computing the Cash Balance
Listed below are ten items that may be found on a balance
sheet.
Required:
Indicate with Yes or No whether each of the items should be included in the cash balance presented on the balance sheet. If "Yes" is selected for the "Included in Cash Balance" column, Choose "Cash" as the choice in the "Classification Items Excluded" column, otherwise, indicate the Normal balance sheet treatment for those items Not included as cash.
Item | Included in Cash Balance |
Classification Items Excluded |
|
NSF checks | |||
Savings account | |||
Compensating balance | |||
Postdated checks | |||
IOUs | |||
Cash on hand | |||
Cash in sinking fund | |||
Travel advance | |||
Bank draft | |||
Prepaid debit card |
Answer :
Item | Included in Cash Balance |
Classification Items Excluded |
NSF checks | No | Accounts receivable |
Savings account | Yes | Cash |
Compensating balance | No | Other Current assets |
Postdated checks | No | Accounts receivable |
IOUs | No | Accounts receivable |
Cash on hand | Yes | Cash |
Cash in sinking fund | No | Long term Investment |
Travel advance | No | Prepaid expense |
Bank draft | Yes | Cash |
Prepaid debit card | Yes | Cash |