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 cheque 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 $300 plus interest of $30.
3) Cheques outstanding totaled $360.
4) Bank service charges were $50.
5) Deposits in transit were $2,140.
Which item(s) should be subtracted from the balance per books?
A) Bank service charge
B) Cheques outstanding and bank service charge
C) Bank service charge and the note collected by the bank
D) None of the above are correct.

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The bank service charge of $50 is an expense that would not have been accounted for in the books until the bank statement was received, so it should be subtracted from the balance per books to reconcile the accounts.

The May Bank Statement for Accounting Services Shows a Balance