Identify Whether Each of the Following Items Would Be (A)

question 121

Essay

Identify whether each of the following items would be (a) added to the book balance or (b) deducted from the book balance in a bank reconciliation.
1. EFT transfer to a supplier
2. Bank service charge
3. Check printing charge
4. Error recording check # 214 which was written for $450 but recorded for $540
5. Collection of note and interest by bank on company's behalf

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Definitions:

Financial Asset

Any asset that is cash, an equity instrument of another entity, or a contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset.

Risk-free Asset

An investment with zero default risk, often assumed to be government bonds, providing a guaranteed return.

Average Returns

The mean financial return of an investment over a specified period.

Tax Cut

A reduction in the rate of taxes imposed by the government.