The May bank statement for Accounting Services shows a balance of $6,300,but the balance per books shows a cash balance of $7,980.Other information includes:
1)A check for $200 to pay the electric bill was recorded on the books as $20.
2)Included on the bank statement was a note collected by the bank for $400 plus interest of $30.
3)Checks outstanding totaled $260.
4)Bank service charges were $50.
5)Deposits in transit were $2,140.
-According to the above Scenario.Which item(s)should be subtracted from the balance per books?
A)Bank service charge
B)Checks outstanding and bank service charge
C)Bank service charge and the note collected by the bank
D)None of the above are correct.

Question

The May bank statement for Accounting Services shows a balance of $6,300,but the balance per books shows a cash balance of $7,980.Other information includes: 
1)A check for $200 to pay the electric bill was recorded on the books as $20.
2)Included on the bank statement was a note collected by the bank for $400 plus interest of $30.
3)Checks outstanding totaled $260.
4)Bank service charges were $50.
5)Deposits in transit were $2,140.
-According to the above Scenario.Which item(s)should be subtracted from the balance per books?
A)Bank service charge
B)Checks outstanding and bank service charge
C)Bank service charge and the note collected by the bank
D)None of the above are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bank service charges are typically subtracted from the balance per books because they are expenses that reduce the company's cash balance. The other items listed affect the bank statement balance or are adjustments to the book balance for errors or omissions, but not direct subtractions like bank service charges.

The May Bank Statement for Accounting Services Shows a Balance