Cardinal Company's Bank Statement Showed a Balance at May 31

question 38

Multiple Choice

Cardinal Company's bank statement showed a balance at May 31 of $180,974. The only reconciling items consisted of a large number of outstanding checks totaling $51,847. At May 31, what balance should Cardinal's Cash account show?

• A) $232,821.
• B) $129,127.
• C) $77,280.
• D) Some other amount.

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Definitions:

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial statement that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations, investment activities, and financing, as well as all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.

Common Stock

A type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation, representing a claim on part of the corporation's profits and assets.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in the open market.

Operating Activities

These are the primary day-to-day activities of a company involved in producing and delivering its products or services, which are reflected in the income statement.