In Preparing a Bank Reconciliation Statement for a Business with a Substantial

question 5

Multiple Choice

In preparing a bank reconciliation statement for a business with a substantial bank balance, the appropriate treatment for a deposit for $2 300 not appearing on the bank statement is to:

• A) add it to the balance as per bank statement.
• B) deduct it from the balance as per bank statement.
• C) add it to the balance per company records.
• D) deduct it from the balance per company records.

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Definitions:

Government Budget Deficit

occurs when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.

U.S. Treasury

The government department responsible for managing federal finances, including issuing currency and managing public debt.

Securities

Financial instruments representing ownership (stocks), a debt agreement (bonds), or rights to ownership (derivatives).

Twin Deficits

The situation where a country has both a fiscal deficit (government spending exceeds revenue) and a current account deficit (imports exceed exports).