The Following Information Is Needed to Reconcile the Cash Balance

question 58

Multiple Choice

The following information is needed to reconcile the cash balance for Woods Paper Products. • A deposit of $5,794.62 is in transit.
• Outstanding cheques total $1,533.25.
• The book balance is $5,695.62.
• The bookkeeper recorded a $1,524.00 cheque as $15,240 in payment of the current month's rent.
• The bank balance at February 28, 2008 was $16,500.25.
• A deposit of $300 was credited by the bank for $3,000.
• A customer's cheque for $1,280 was returned for non-sufficient funds.
• The bank service charge is $70.
What was the adjusted bank balance?

• A)$6,472.38
• B)$18,061.62
• C)$9,355.63
• D)$14,938.88

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Definitions:

Merger

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity, usually by one company acquiring the assets and businesses of the other.

Consolidation

The act of combining multiple entities, assets, or processes into a single, more effective and efficient unit.

Short-form Merger

A method of merger where a parent company merges with a subsidiary and doesn't require approval from the subsidiary's shareholders.

Parent Corporation

A company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations by influencing or electing its board of directors.