In: Accounting
Dexter Company's bank reconciliation shows an adjusted cash
balance of $5,398.80. The following items also appear on the
reconciliation:
| NSF check | $182.16 |
| Deposit in transit | 357.68 |
| Interest earned | 61.24 |
| Outstanding checks | 525.43 |
| Bank service charges | 75.00 |
Required:
1. Determine the balance on the bank statement prior to adjustment. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
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2. Determine the balance on the books prior to adjustment. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Answers:-
1 - Bank Balance Prior to Adjustments = $5,566.55
2 - Cash Balance Prior to Adjustments = $5,594.72
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Explanations :-
1 - Bank Balance Prior to Adjustments
| Adjusted balance | $5,398.80 |
| Add :- | |
| Outstanding checks | $525.43 |
| Less :- | |
| Deposit in transit | ($357.68) |
| Bank Balance Prior to Adjustments | $5,566.55 |
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2 - Cash Balance Prior to Adjustments
| Adjusted balance | $5,398.80 |
| Add :- | |
| NSF check | $182.16 |
| Bank Service Charges | $75 |
| Less :- | |
| Interest Earned | ($61.24) |
| Cash Balance Prior to Adjustments | $5,594.72 |