Question

Wright Company's cash account shows a $28,700 debit balance and its bank statement shows $27,000 on deposit at the close of business on May 31. a. The May 31 bank statement lists $160 in bank service charges; the company has not yet recorded the cost of these services. b. Outstanding checks as of May 31 total $6,200. c. May 31 cash receipts of $6,800 were placed in the bank's night depository after banking hours and were not recorded on the May 31 bank statement. d. In reviewing the bank statement, a $460 check written by Smith Company was mistakenly drawn against Wright's account. e. The bank statement shows a $480 NSF check from a customer; the company has not yet recorded this NSF check. Prepare its bank reconciliation using the above information. WRIGHT COMPANY Bank Reconciliation May 31 Book balance Add: Bank statement balance Add: Deduct: Deduct: Adjusted bank balance Adjusted book balance

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Answer
Wright Company
Bank Reconciliation - May 31
Bank's Cash balance		Company's cash balance
Particulars	Amount	Particulars	Amount
Bank Statements balance	$        27,000	Book balance	$         28,700
Additions:		Additions:
Outstanding Deposits	$          6,800
Bank Error	$             460
Deductions:		Deductions:
Outstanding Checks	$          6,200	NSF Cheque	$              480
		Service Charge	$              160
Adjusted Bank Balance	$        28,060	Adjusted Book Balance	$         28,060