Following Are Seven Items a Through G That Would Cause

question 183

Essay

Following are seven items a through g that would cause Rembrandt Company's book balance of cash to differ from its bank statement balance of cash.
a. A service charge imposed by the bank.
b. A check listed as outstanding on the previous period's reconciliation and still outstanding at the end of this month.
c. A customer's check returned by the bank is marked "Not Sufficient Funds (NSF)".
d. A deposit mailed to the bank on the last day of the current month and not recorded on this month's bank statement.
e. A check paid by the bank at its correct $190 amount recorded in error in the company's check register at $109.
f. An unrecorded credit memorandum indicating that bank collected a note receivable for Rembrandt Company and deposited the proceeds in the company's account.
g. A check written in the current period that is not yet paid or returned by the bank.
Indicate where each item, letters a-g, would appear on Rembrandt Company's bank reconciliation by placing its identifying letter in the parentheses in the proper section of the form below.

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Definitions:

Capitalized

The recording of an expense or cost as an asset on a balance sheet, rather than an immediate expense.

Installation Costs

Expenses associated with setting up or installing equipment, machinery, or infrastructure necessary for the operation of a business or service.

Maintenance Costs

Expenses incurred in the upkeep of assets, ensuring they continue to operate effectively without significant degradation or failure.

Capital Expenditure

Funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment to improve its long-term service potential.