JAMB Principles of Accounts 2007 Question 42

Question 42

Banking and Bank Reconciliation

Balance as per cash book ₦13 560
Unpresented cheques ₦5 120
Uncredited lodgements ₦2 300
Dividend received not entered in the cash book ₦2 000
Bank charges ₦280
Standing order payments ₦600
Balance as per bank statement ₦?
What is the adjusted cash book balance?

  1. A.₦14 680
  2. B.₦15 560
  3. C.₦16 440
  4. D.₦17 000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦14 680)

Explanation

13 560 + 2 000 dividend − 280 bank charges − 600 standing order = ₦14 680.