Jeter Company Developed the Following Reconciling Information in Preparing Its

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Multiple Choice

Jeter Company developed the following reconciling information in preparing its September bank reconciliation: Using the above information, determine the cash balance per books (before adjustments) for the Jeter Company.

• A) $11,615
• B) $19,700
• C) $485
• D) $21,000

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Definitions:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

A retirement plan where the benefits that an employee will receive upon retirement are defined based on a formula considering factors such as salary history and duration of employment.

Service Cost

The portion of the pension expense that is recognized for the increase in pension benefits related to employee services of the current period.

Unrecognized Prior Service Cost

Costs not immediately recognized on the income statement related to retroactive benefits granted to employees in a pension plan amendment.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation method that allocates an equal amount of depreciation each year over the useful life of the asset.