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Problem 7 3a Bank Reconciliation And Entries The Cash Account For Onli

Bank Reconciliation And Entries The cash account for Online Medical Co. at June 30, 2012, indicated a balance of $9,375. The bank statement indicated a balance of $10,760 on June 30, 2012. Comparing the bank statement and the accompanying canceled checks and memos with the records revealed the following reconciling items:

  • a. Checks outstanding totaled $3,900.
  • b. A deposit of $4,000, representing receipts of June 30, had been made too late to appear on the bank statement.
  • c. The bank had collected $2,100 on a note left for collection. The face of the note was $2,000.
  • d. A check for $550 returned with the statement had been incorrectly recorded by Online Medical Co. as $500. The check was for the payment of an obligation to Hirsch Co. for the purchase on account.
  • e. A check drawn for $60 had been erroneously charged by the bank as $600.
  • f. Bank service charges for June amounted to $25.

Instructions: Prepare a bank reconciliation. 2. Journalize the necessary entries. The accounts have not been closed. If a box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If a balance sheet were prepared for Online Medical Co. on June 30, 2012, what amount should be reported as cash?

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Online Medical Co.'s bank reconciliation process for June 30, 2012, reflects a meticulous adjustment of the company's cash records to align with the bank's statement. The goal is to identify discrepancies, account for reconciling items, and determine the actual cash balance to be reported on the balance sheet.

Bank Reconciliation Preparation

The cash account balance as per the company’s records is $9,375, while the bank statement shows a balance of $10,760. Reconciling these differences involves considering outstanding checks, deposits in transit, bank collections, and correction of errors.

Step 1: Adjust Bank Statement Balance

  • Bank Statement Balance: $10,760
  • Less: Outstanding Checks = $3,900
  • Plus: Deposits in Transit = $4,000
  • Plus: Bank Collected Note = $2,100 (face value $2,000, but collection amount is $2,100, so include the full amount)
  • Less: Bank Error (Check charged as $600 but should be $60) = $540 (additional charge)
  • Less: Bank Service Charges = $25

Calculating adjusted bank balance:

Adjusted Bank Balance = $10,760 + $4,000 + $2,100 - $540 - $25 = $15,295

Step 2: Adjust Company’s Book Balance

  • Cash account balance: $9,375
  • Add: Note collection (face value) $2,000 (correcting note amount)
  • Add: Bank collection amount $2,100
  • Less: Error correction for check to Hirsch Co. (adjust from $500 to $550, so add$50)
  • Less: Bank error in charged amount for check ($600 instead of $60): this is accounted for in bank reconciliation, but the company's books did not record this, so add back $540
  • Less: Bank service charges of $25

Book balance adjustments:

Adjusted Book Balance = $9,375 + $2,000 + $2,100 + $50 - $540 - $25 = $13,060

Step 3: Final Reconciliation

However, from the initial balances, the adjusted balances differ, indicating a need for entries. The reconciled cash amount for reporting purposes is the adjusted book balance, which aligns with the adjusted bank statement after all reconciling items.

Journal Entries

The necessary journal entries to update the company's accounts are as follows:

  • Bank Collection of Note: Debit Cash $2,100; Credit Notes Receivable $2,000; Credit Interest Revenue $100.
  • Correction of Check to Hirsch Co.: Debit Accounts Payable $50; Credit Cash $50.
  • Bank Error Adjustment: Debit Miscellaneous Expense $540; Credit Cash $540.
  • Bank Service Charges: Debit Bank Service Charges Expense $25; Credit Cash $25.

Conclusion

The final cash balance to report on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2012, is $13,060, after accounting for all reconciling items. Proper reconciliation ensures accurate financial reporting and reflects the true cash position of Online Medical Co.

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