A bank reconciliation statement is prepared after all known bank charges and direct receipts have been entered in the cash book. Which item would still normally appear as a reconciliation item?

Correct answer: C. A cheque issued but not yet presented

  • A. A standing order already entered in the cash book
  • B. A bank charge already entered in the cash book
  • C. A cheque issued but not yet presented
  • D. A direct receipt already entered in the cash book

Explanation

An issued cheque not yet presented creates a timing difference between the cash book and bank statement. The other items have already been entered in the cash book and therefore do not remain as reconciling items merely for that reason.

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