Journal Entries for Bank Reconciliation definitions Flashcards
Journal Entries for Bank Reconciliation definitions
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Bank ReconciliationProcess of matching the cash balance on company records with the bank statement to identify discrepancies.Book ColumnSection in the reconciliation showing adjustments needed to the company's cash records based on bank activity.Journal EntryFormal accounting record used to document financial transactions affecting accounts after reconciliation.Bank CollectionFunds received by the bank on behalf of a company, often from customer payments, requiring cash and receivables adjustment.Electronic Funds TransferMovement of money electronically, either received from customers or paid to suppliers, impacting cash and related accounts.Accounts ReceivableAsset account representing amounts owed by customers, adjusted when payments are received or reversed for NSF checks.Accounts PayableLiability account reflecting amounts owed to suppliers, reduced when electronic payments are made.Service ChargeFee imposed by the bank, recorded as an expense and reducing the cash balance in company records.Bank Fee ExpenseExpense account used to record costs charged by the bank, such as service charges, impacting net income.Interest RevenueIncome earned from the bank for maintaining a balance, increasing both cash and revenue accounts.Not Sufficient Funds CheckReturned check due to insufficient customer funds, requiring reversal of previously recorded cash receipt.Book ErrorMistake in company records, corrected by reversing the incorrect entry and recording the accurate transaction.Cash AccountAccount reflecting the company's available cash, adjusted for all reconciling items after bank reconciliation.