A Company Issues a Check for $362 but Records It

question 137

Multiple Choice

A company issues a check for $362 but records it as $326. On the bank reconciliation, the $36 error should be

• A) deducted from the balance per books.
• B) added to the balance per bank.
• C) deducted from the balance per bank.
• D) added to the balance per books.

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Definitions:

Money Supply

The overall level of financial resources available in an economy at a specific period, consisting of cash, coins, and funds in checking and savings accounts.

Chairman

The highest-ranking officer in a board of directors, responsible for leading the board's meetings and strategic direction.

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, bank regulation, and the stability of the financial system.

Fed Open Market Committee

The branch of the Federal Reserve responsible for open market operations, including the buying and selling of government securities, to influence the money supply and interest rates.