If a Bookkeeper Mistakenly Records a Disbursement as $47 Instead

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a bookkeeper mistakenly records a disbursement as $47 instead of the correct amount of $74,the error should be shown on the bank reconciliation as a:

• A)$27 addition to the balance per books.
• B)$27 deduction from the balance per books.
• C)$36 addition to the balance per books.
• D)$36 deduction from the balance per books.

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