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Bank Reconciliation Statement

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Accountancy

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Meaning and Need for Bank Reconciliation Statement

  • Bank Reconciliation Statement is a statement prepared to reconcile the bank balance as per cash book with the balance as per passbook or bank statement
  • It shows items of difference between the two accounts and explains why balances differ
  • Cash book serves as both cash account and bank account, showing balances at the end of the period
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Causes of Differences Between Cash Book and Passbook

  • Differences arise due to timing differences and errors made by business or bank
  • Timing differences occur due to time gap in recording transactions
  • Cheques issued but not presented: Recorded in cash book but not yet paid by bank
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Preparation Methods and Format

  • Two methods: Without adjusting cash book balance and after adjusting cash book balance
  • Standard format shows starting balance, additions, and deductions
  • Can be prepared in single column or two-column format (+ and - columns)
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Treatment of Favourable Balances

  • When starting with favourable cash book balance (debit balance):
  • ADD: Cheques issued but not presented, Interest/dividends collected by bank, Direct deposits
  • DEDUCT: Cheques deposited but not collected, Bank charges, Direct payments by bank, Dishonoured items

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A statement prepared to reconcile (match)When deposits exceed withdrawalsWhen withdrawals exceed depositsDifferences arising due to time gapsCheques written by the business

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