Question 26
Banking and Bank ReconciliationWhere the cash book does not show a credit balance in a bank reconciliation; unpresented cheques are I. added to the cash book balance; II. added to the bank statement balance; III. deducted from the cash book balance.
- A.I only
- B.II only
- C.III only
- D.I and II only
- E.I and III only.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (I only)
Explanation
Starting from a debit cash book balance, add back cheques not yet presented to reach the (higher) bank statement balance.