The May bank statement for Consulting Services shows a balance of $7300,but the balance per books shows a cash balance of $8,980.Other information includes:
1)A check for $200 to pay the electric bill was recorded on the books as $20.
2)Included on the bank statement was a note collected by the bank for $400 plus interest of $30.
3)Checks outstanding totaled $260.
4)Bank service charges were $50.
5)Deposits in transit were $2,140.
Which item should be added to the company's book balance during the bank reconciliation?
A)Deposit in transit
B)Outstanding check
C)Bank service charge
D)Note collected by the bank

Question

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The note collected by the bank should be added to the company's book balance because it represents additional cash that the company has received but has not yet recorded in its books.

The May Bank Statement for Consulting Services Shows a Balance