Question

The April 30 bank statement for Trimble Corporation shows an ending balance of $37,169. The unadjusted cash account balance was $30,950. The accountant for Trimble gathered the following information: There was a deposit in transit for $4,778. The bank statement reports a service charge of $104. A credit memo included in the bank statement shows interest earned of $455. Outstanding checks totaled $12,316. The bank statement included a $1,670 NSF check deposited in April. What is the true cash balance as of April 30

Answer 1

Answer:

The true cash balance as of April 30 is $29,631

Explanation:

Perform a Bank Reconciliation to determine the true cash balance as of April 30.

The first step is to update the Cash Book Bank Balance as follows :

Debit :

Balance as per Cash Book (unadjusted)   $30,950

Interest Earned                                                 $455

Totals                                                            $31,405

Credit:

Service Charge                                                 $104

NSF Check                                                     $1,670

Balance as per Updated Cash Book         $29,631

Totals                                                            $31,405

The Next Step is prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement as of April 30.

Bank Reconciliation Statement as of April 30

Balance at bank as per updated Cash Book       $29,631

Add Unpresented Cheques                                  $12,316

Less Lodgements not yet credited                      ($4,778)

Balance as per bank statement                            $37,169

Conclusion :

The true cash balance as of April 30 is $29,631