A Level Accounting (9706)•9706/13/M/J/23

Explanation
Bank Reconciliation Adjustment Steps:
- Start with bank statement credit balance: $1500.
- Add receipt recorded in cash book but not on bank statement: +$1250 (deposit in transit).
- Subtract payment recorded in cash book but not on bank statement: -$500 (outstanding check).
- Subtract erroneous bank interest of 100).
- Total: 1250 - 1000 = $1250 (matches cash book balance).
Why C is correct:
- Bank reconciliation adjusts the statement balance for uncleared items and errors to equal the cash book balance, per standard accounting procedure.
Why the others are wrong:
- A. 600, possibly double-counting interest difference.
- B. 1250 - 750) to 1400 erroneously.
Final answer: C
Topic: Reconciliation and verification
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