The checkbook balance of lester co. was $922.55. the bank statement revealed a balance of $3,881.14. the bank statement showed interest earned of $77 and a service charge of $38.22, along with a deposit in transit of $9,555.88. outstanding checks totaled $6,142.88. the bookkeeper in further analyzing the bank statement noticed a collection of a note by the bank for $6,815.00. lester co. forgot to deduct a check for $482.19 during the month. the reconciled balance is:

The reconciled balance is 7,294.14

Explanation:

bank statement      3,881.14

deposit in transit   9,555.88

oustanding check (6,142.88)  

bank statment        7.294,14

From the bank accout we deduct the outstanding check and increase by the deposit in transit.

accounting        922.55

interst                   77

service charge    (38.22)

note collected  6,815.00

check                 (482. 19)  

accounting      7.294,14‬

From the accounting we adjust for the transaciton which aren't know by the company:

the interest and service charge, the note colected and we also adjsut for mistake like the check not deducted.

in both we must reach the same final answer.

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