Deck 4: Banking

Question 1

Crediting an account by the bank means a decrease to that account.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

All checks are required to have a preprinted check number.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A check stub is completed after the check is written so records will be up to date.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Deposits in transit are the result of outstanding checks.

Question 5

The payee is the person to whom the check is payable.

Question 6

Overdraft protection could be a positive factor if a deposit in transit occurs.

Question 7

ATMs have completely replaced the need for tellers.

Question 8

A full endorsement is as safe as the restrictive endorsement.

Question 9

An endorsement may be in writing or by the use of a company stamp.

Question 10

Online banking is always safe.

Question 11

Electronic funds transfer does not use paper checks.

Question 12

A blank endorsement is the safest type of endorsement.

Question 13

Timing plays no role in differences between reconciling checkbook balances and bank balances.

Question 14

Mobile banking is increasing today.

Question 15

Photocopies of the front and back of canceled checks are acceptable evidence of payment for courts as well as IRS audits.

Question 16

NSF results in a bank crediting one's account.

Question 17

All checking accounts earn interest.

Question 18

The use of smartphones in banking is decreasing.

Question 19

Outstanding checks have not reached the bank for processing by the time the bank statement has been prepared.

Question 20

A reconciled balance is found on the front side of a bank statement.

Question 21

From the following the reconciled balance is:

A) $74,959.10
B) $47,959.10
C) $74,459.10
D) $74,359.10
E) None of these

Question 22

Outstanding checks:

A) Have been paid by the bank
B) Are checks returned to the payer
C) Are bank checks
D) Have not been received by the bank for processing
E) None of these

Question 23

Jim Lee received his bank statement from Bayne Bank indicating a balance of $7,980. Lee's checkbook showed a balance of $6,800. Jim noticed that checks outstanding were $1,330. The bank statement also revealed an NSF check for $120 and a service charge of $30. The reconciled balance is:

A) $6,560
B) $6,530
C) $6,950
D) $6,650
E) None of these

Question 24

The process of analyzing the differences between the bank statement balance and the checkbook balance is:

A) Checks outstanding
B) Bank audit
C) Deposits in transit
D) Bank reconciliation
E) None of these

Question 25

In the reconciliation process the unrecorded bank service charge is:

A) Added to checkbook balance
B) Deducted from checkbook balance
C) Added to bank statement balance
D) Deducted from bank statement balance
E) None of these

Question 26

Jill Gracie's current checkbook balance is $8,900.15. She opened up the bank statement and saw the bank's balance at $7,000.10. After reviewing her records with the bank statement, she discovered a deposit on July 1 not recorded on the statement for $9,821.55. A check written for $7,986.05 had not been returned by the bank. This month the company earned interest of $33.10. The bank charged the company $48.10 for printing new checks. Jill also discovered that a check written for $49.55 was not recorded in the check stubs. The reconciled balance is:

A) $8,835.60
B) $8,358.60
C) $8,735.60
D) $8,835.06
E) None of these

Question 27

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:

A) $7,924.14
B) $7,429.18
C) $7,294.14
D) $7,429.14
E) None of these

Question 28

The bank statement of July 31, for Savon Co. showed a balance of $6,008.10, and the checkbook showed a balance of $1,900.40. The bookkeeper of Savon Co. noticed from the bank statement that the bank had collected a note for $666.66. There was a deposit in transit made on July 1, for $1,100.10 along with the outstanding checks of $4,580.54. Check charges were $39.40. The reconciled balance is:

A) $5,227.66
B) $2,572.66
C) $2,527.66
D) $5,272.66
E) None of these

Question 29

On December 31, the checkbook balance of Ray Co. was $5,420.95. The bank statement balance showed $5,102.88. Checks outstanding totaled $813.53. The statement did not show a deposit in transit of $1,102.95. Check charges were $15.88. The company earned interest income of $29.32 that was shown on the report. The bookkeeper forgot to record a check for $42.09. The reconciled balance is:

A) $5,392.30
B) $5,923.03
C) $5,932.03
D) $5,392.03
E) None of these

Question 30

Jane Co.'s checkbook currently has a balance of $295.10. The bank statement shows a balance of $205.10. The statement revealed interest income of $10.03 along with check charges of $2.95. Jane recorded a $200 check as $150. Deposits in transit were $402.80. Check numbers 85, 88, and 92 for $90.80, $108.10, and $156.82 were not returned with the statement. The reconciled balance is:

A) $302.18
B) $242.18
C) $242.51
D) $252.18
E) None of these

Question 31

Which of the following results in crediting the checkbook balance?

A) NSF
B) Service charge
C) Interest earned
D) Overdraft protection charge
E) None of these

Question 32

The bank statement of Ali Co. indicated a current balance of $32,900.10. The current checkbook balance indicated a balance of $34,509.11. In the reconciliation process a deposit in transit for $6,821.11 was discovered. Check number 600 for $3,988.33 was outstanding. The statement also revealed an NSF of $110.11 along with interest earned by Ali of $1,333.88. The reconciled balance is:

A) $35,237.88
B) $34,237.88
C) $35,723.88
D) $35,732.88
E) None of these

Question 33

Mia Wong's checking account had a balance of $3,100.55 on July 1. After looking at her bank statement, she noticed an NSF for $60.50, a service charge of $12.55, and a note collected for $600. There was one deposit in transit for $400 and no checks outstanding. What is the reconciled checkbook balance?

A) $3,527
B) $5,327.50
C) $3,627.50
D) $3,267.50
E) None of these

Question 34

The bank statement for Mat Co. revealed a balance of $900, and the checkbook balance showed $1,420. Checks outstanding totaled $35. A check printing charge for $5 was on the bank statement. There was a $50 NSF shown on the bank statement. There was a $500 deposit in transit. What is the reconciled balance?

A) $1,045
B) $1,095
C) $1,040
D) $1,545
E) None of these

Question 35

The beginning checkbook balance of Shelley Co. was $5,559.10. The bank statement showed a bank balance of $7,888.44. The bookkeeper of Shelley Co. noticed a $111.10 deposit in transit along with check numbers 90 and 97 for $499.88 and $1,256.45, respectively, as outstanding. The bank statement credited Shelley's account for $750.99 for a note collected. The bank statement revealed a check printing charge of $66.88. The reconciled balance is:

A) $6,423.12
B) $6,243.21
C) $6,423.21
D) $4,623.21
E) None of these

Question 36

Citizen Bank sent a bank statement to Bane Co. showing an ending balance of $1,480. On the bank statement there was a service charge of $20. The bookkeeper of Bane Co. noticed in the reconciliation process a deposit in transit of $200 along with checks outstanding of $300. Complete the reconciliation for Bane assuming a beginning balance of $1,400.

A) $1,830.00
B) $1,138.00
C) $1,380.00
D) $1,803.00
E) None of these

Question 37

Electronic funds transfer:

A) Uses paper checks
B) Uses some paper checks
C) Does not use paper checks
D) Is a manual transfer system
E) None of these

Question 38

The checkbook balance of Roger Co. is $982.50. The bank statement reveals a balance of $1,051.82. The bank statement showed interest earned of $3.82 and a service charge of $15, along with a deposit in transit of $210. Outstanding checks totaled $270.50. The bookkeeper in further analyzing the bank statement noticed a collection of a note by the bank for $200. Roger Co. forgot to deduct a check for $180 during the month. The reconciled balance is:

A) $831.32
B) $991.32
C) $831.23
D) $991.23
E) None of these

Question 39

An unrecorded credit memo for collection of a note should be:

A) Ignored
B) Subtracted from checkbook balance
C) Added to checkbook balance
D) Added to bank balance
E) None of these

Question 40

Online banking

A) Is never accepted by all banks
B) Still holds checks for 10 days
C) Is usually safe
D) Is very unsafe
E) None of these

Question 41

Sandi's checking account had a balance of $4627.36; her bank statement's balance was $10,275.46. A service fee of $37.00 also appeared on her statement. What was the total of all outstanding checks?

A) $10,238.48
B) $5,685.10
C) $5,611.11
D) $6,115.10
E) None of the above

Question 42

On May 31, 200x, Kane Company's bank statement showed a $9,900.50 bank balance. The bank statement also showed that it collected a $1,200 note for Kane Company. A $1,315.80 deposit made on May 31 was in transit. Check number 314 for $48.50 and check number 485 for $465.12 were outstanding. Kane's bank charges $.15 per processed check. This month Kane wrote 68 checks. Kane has a $9,512.88 checkbook balance. Prepare a reconciled balance.

Question 43

When you are reconciling a bank statement, it's recommended that you do the following:

A) List your balance
B) List your bank statements balance
C) Record checks outstanding
D) Record deposits outstanding
E) All of these

Question 44

Debbie's checkbook balance was $2,715.50. She wrote checks totaling $5,298.13 during the month of May. Deposits made during the month were $250.16 on May 1. On May 15, her payroll check was electronically processed for $2980.66; on May 22, a check from the IRS was electronically processed for $2,550. On May 27, she recorded $534.10 for payments debited to her account for auto insurance and utilities. What is her checkbook balance?

Question 45

On DeC. 31 the checkbook balance of Aster Co. was $1,241.05. The bank statement balance was $1,510. Checks outstanding were $3,052.03. The statement revealed a deposit in transit of $2,800.10 as well as a bank service charge of $12.03. The company earned interest income of $29.05. Complete a bank reconciliation for Aster Co.

Question 46

On November 1, 200x, Broom Company received a bank statement that showed a $2,950 balance. Broom showed a $4,010 checking account balance. The bank did not return check number 124 for $1,080 and check number 138 for $720. A $3,200 deposit made on October 30 was in transit. The bank charged Broom $12 for check printing and $18 for an NSF check. Broom forgot to record a $30 withdrawal at the ATM. The bank also collected a $400 note for Broom. Prepare bank reconciliation.

Question 47

Concord Pizza's checkbook balance is $1,799.59. The bank statement has a balance of $2,314.22. Interest earned on the statement was $35.50. With checks outstanding of $504.13 and a monthly service charge of $25.00, the reconciled balance is:

A) $793
B) $1,027.59
C) $2,046.35
D) $2,071.35
E) None of these

Question 48

Which of the following are debited from a checking account?

A) ATM withdrawal
B) Returned check fee
C) Monthly service charge
D) Monthly electronic payment of utilities
E) All are debits

Question 49

From the following calculate the final balance that was to be carried forward in your check stubs as of the end of October:

Question 50

On December 31, 200x, Brown Company's checkbook showed an $8,195.32 balance. Brown's bank statement showed a balance of $8,400.50. Check number 311 for $395.10 and check number 418 for $115.46 were outstanding. A $310.30 deposit was in transit. The bank charged a $10 service charge. The statement showed a $14.92 earned interest income. Complete Brown's bank reconciliation.

Question 51

Norm's concrete company had the following activity on its bank statement last month:

Question 52

Checks written that do not appear on your bank statement are:

A) Paid from the previous month
B) Not written correctly
C) Appear as a deposit
D) Credited to savings
E) None of these

Question 53

From the following, prepare a bank reconciliation for the J. Company:
Service charge $10
Checks outstanding $730
NSF $100
Deposits in transit $1,040
Checkbook balance $2,000
Bank balance $1,580

Question 54

John Murray has a beginning checkbook balance of $110. The beginning bank balance is $135, and deposits in transit amounted to $50. Checks outstanding were $80. John also noticed a bank service charge of $5. What should the reconciled balance be?

Question 55

Jodie has a checkbook balance of $733.17; she wrote a check payable to Finney's Gym for $24.99 on June 1 and another check for $382.77 payable to Ford Credit on June 10. On June 28, her payroll check from Maryville College for $2,210.54 was deposited electronically. What was her balance on June 28?

Question 56

Using the info provided, determine the statement balance.

Question 57

Abe Frill received a bank statement from the Cloudy Bank indicating a balance of $12,000. Abe's checkbook showed a balance of $11,200. Deposits in transit were $2,000, and checks outstanding totaled $2,900. The bank service charge was $100. Complete the reconciliation.

Question 58

On DeC. 31 the checkbook balance of Rose Co. was $755.09. The bank statement balance was $602.05. Checks outstanding were $249.54. The statement revealed a deposit in transit of $401.95 as well as a bank service charge of $13.05. The company earned interest income of $12.42. Complete a bank reconciliation for Rose Co.

Question 59

From the following, prepare a bank reconciliation for Blue Co.:
Service charge $20
Checks outstanding $1,460
NSF $200
Deposits in transit $2,080
Checkbook balance $4,000
Bank balance $3,160