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The following information was available for Wild Oat Company for the month ended May 31, 2020.
(a) The book balance at May 31, 2020 was $6,890.22.
(b) The bank balance at May 31, 2020 was $8,660.22.
(c) Outstanding cheques amounted to $6,310.
(d) The may 31st cash receipts of $5,600 were deposited but have not yet appeared on the bank statement.
(e) A $50 debit memorandum for cheques printed by the bank was included with the cancelled cheques.
(f) A customer's note for $1,000 was collected by the bank. In addition interest on the note was $110.
Prepare a bank reconciliation for Wild Oat Company at May 31, 2020.
WILD OAT COMPANY | |||||
Bank Reconciliation | |||||
At May 31, 2020 | |||||
Bank statement balance, May 31 | 8,660 | Book balance, May 31 | 6,890 | ||
Add: | Add: | ||||
Deposit in transit | 5,600 | Note collection | 1,000 | ||
Interest earned | 110 | ||||
5,600 | 1,110 | ||||
$14,260 | $8,000 | ||||
Deduct: | Deduct: | ||||
Outstanding cheques | -6,310 | Bank service charges | -50 | ||
-6,310 | -50 | ||||
Adjusted bank balance | $7,950 | Adjusted book balance | $7,950 |