A check issued for $890 to pay a vendor on account was recorded in the firm's records as $980;the canceled check was properly listed on the bank statement at $890.To arrive at an accurate balance on a bank reconciliation statement,the error should be

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The error was made in the firm's records, recording the check as $980 instead of $890. To correct this, $90 should be added to the book balance.

A Check Issued for $890 to Pay a Vendor on Account