Problem to solve

PROBLEM

  • The Passbook of a trader showed a bank balance of Rs.85400 to his credit.
  • On comparing the Passbook entries with those in the Cash Book, the following facts were noticed:
    • Out of cheque worth Rs.12000 paid into bank for collection, only Rs.8000 has been collected during the same financial Period.
    • Out of cheques worth Rs.6250 issued during the period, cheques worth Rs.5000 had not been presented for payment.
    • There were entries only in the Passbook for Rs.150, bank charges and Rs.1200 interest on investment collected by bank.
    • There was a wrong debit for Rs.5250 in the Passbook in respect of a cheque drawn by some other party.
  • Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement as on that date and derive the Bank Balance as per the Cash Book.
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