Question

Determining the true cash balance, starting with the unadjusted book balance
Nickleson Company had an unadjusted cash balance of $7,176 as of May 31. The company’s bank statement, also dated May 31, included a $67 NSF check written by one of Nickleson’s customers. There were $1,239 in outstanding checks and $255 in deposits in transit as of May 31. According to the bank statement, service charges were $35, and the bank collected an $600 note receivable for Nickleson. The bank statement also showed $14 of interest revenue earned by Nickleson.
Required:
Determine the true cash balance as of May 31. (Hint: It is not necessary to use all of the preceding items to determine the true balance.)
True cash balance

Answer 1

Answer:

True Cash Balance $7,688

Explanation:

The computation of the true cash balance is shown below:

Unadjusted Cash Balance as of May 31 $7,176

Add: Interest Earned   $14

Note Collected by Bank $600

Less: NSF check ($67)

Less Bank charges ($35)

True Cash Balance $7,688

Hence, the true cash balance is $7,688 and the same is to be considered