The Following Data Were Gathered to Use in Reconciling the Bank

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Essay

The following data were gathered to use in reconciling the bank statement of Build-A-Lot:​ $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Balance per bank } & \$ 14,355 \\\hline \text { Balance per company records } & 14,010 \\\hline \text { Bank service charges } & 80 \\\hline \text { Deposits in transit } & 4,100 \\\hline \text { NSF checks } & 775 \\\hline \text { Outstanding checks } & 5,300 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Required
(1) What is the adjusted balance on the bank reconciliation?
(2) Journalize any necessary entries for Build-A-Lot based on the bank reconciliation.

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Definitions:

Effective Collusion

coordination between competing firms to control prices or market shares in a way that benefits the entities involved, often at the expense of fair market competition.

Oligopolistic Collusion

When a few firms in an oligopoly market secretly agree to fix prices, limit production, or divide markets among themselves to reduce competition and increase profits.

Unstable Demand Conditions

A situation in which the demand for goods or services experiences frequent and unpredictable fluctuations.

Secret Price Cuts

Price reductions on goods or services that are not publicly advertised or disclosed to all customers.