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The amount of the outstanding checks is included on the bank reconciliation as a(n)


A) deduction from the balance per company's records
B) addition to the balance per bank statement
C) deduction from the balance per bank statement
D) addition to the balance per company's records

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Why would a bank require a company to maintain a compensating balance?

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Usually a compensati...

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The bank often informs the company of bank service charges by including a credit memo with the monthly bank statement.

A) True
B) False

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In the normal operation of business,you receive a check from a customer and deposit it into your checking account.With your bank statement you are advised that this check for $775 is "NSF." The bank also informs you that due to the amount of activity on your business account the monthly service charge is $75.During a bank reconciliation,you will


A) subtract both values from balance according to bank
B) add both values to balance according to books
C) add both values to balance according to bank
D) subtract both values from balance according to books

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Cash equivalents include


A) checks
B) coins and currency
C) money market accounts and commercial paper
D) stocks and short-term bonds

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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A minimum cash balance required by a bank is called


A) cash in bank
B) a cash equivalent
C) a compensating balance
D) an EFT

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The following procedures were recently implemented at the Pampered Pets,Inc.For each procedure,indicate whether the internal control over cash represents (1)a strength or (2)a weakness.If it is a weakness,please explain why. ​ (a)At the end of the day,cash register clerks are required to use their own funds to make up any cash shortages in their registers. ​ (b)At the end of the day,an accounting clerk compares the duplicate copy of the daily cash deposit slip with the deposit receipt obtained from the bank. ​ (c)After necessary approvals have been obtained for the payment of a voucher,the treasurer signs and mails the check.The treasurer then stamps the voucher and supporting documentation as paid and returns the voucher and supporting documentation to the accounts payable clerk for filing. ​ (d)Along with the petty cash receipts for postage,office supplies,etc.,several postdated employee checks are in the petty cash fund.

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(a)This is a weakness.Requiring cash reg...

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In preparing a bank reconciliation,the amount of a canceled check omitted from the journal is added to the balance per company's records.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following should not be considered cash by an accountant?


A) money orders
B) bank checking accounts
C) postage stamps
D) travelers' checks

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What entry is required in the company's accounts to record outstanding checks?


A) debit Accounts Receivable; credit Cash
B) debit Cash; credit Accounts Receivable
C) debit Cash; credit Accounts Payable
D) no entry is required

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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After a bank reconciliation is completed,journal entries are prepared for items in the balance per company's records as well as items in the balance per bank statement.

A) True
B) False

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Describe the features of a voucher system and list typical supporting documents for a voucher.

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A voucher system is used to control cash...

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Present entries to record the following transactions: Present entries to record the following transactions:

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​Jackson Industries has collected the following information but needs assistance completing the table.The cash payments were 90% of collections. ​ ​ ​Jackson Industries has collected the following information but needs assistance completing the table.The cash payments were 90% of collections. ​ ​    How much was the beginning balance of the cash account? How much was the beginning balance of the cash account?

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blured image Calculations:$511,770 × 90% =...

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Which of the following items that appeared on the bank reconciliation did not require a journal entry?


A) bank service charges
B) deposits in transit
C) NSF checks
D) a check for $630,recorded in the check register for $360

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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​Stephanie Jo Company established a petty cash fund of $300 on May 1.At the end of the month,the petty cash fund has $42 in cash and receipts for postage,$39; entertainment,$146; and office supplies of $70. Prepare the needed journal entries,recording any discrepancy in the cash short and over account. ​ ​Stephanie Jo Company established a petty cash fund of $300 on May 1.At the end of the month,the petty cash fund has $42 in cash and receipts for postage,$39; entertainment,$146; and office supplies of $70. Prepare the needed journal entries,recording any discrepancy in the cash short and over account. ​

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A check drawn by a company for $340 in payment of a liability was recorded in the journal as $430.What entry is required in the company's accounts?


A) debit Accounts Payable; credit Cash
B) debit Cash; credit Accounts Receivable
C) debit Cash; credit Accounts Payable
D) debit Accounts Receivable; credit Cash

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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If the balance in Cash Short and Over at the end of a period is a credit,it indicates that cash shortages have exceeded cash overages for the period.

A) True
B) False

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Depositing all cash,checks,etc.in a bank and paying with checks is an internal control procedure over cash.

A) True
B) False

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A bank statement


A) is a credit reference letter written by the company's bank
B) shows a company the financial position of the bank as of a certain date
C) is a bill from the bank for services rendered
D) shows the activity that increased or decreased the company's account balance

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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