Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash

Bank Reconciliation

Financial Accounting

6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash

Bank Reconciliation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bank reconciliation is correct?

Bank reconciliation is only necessary for businesses, not individuals.

Bank reconciliation should be performed only once a year.

Your financial institution can't help you if there is a mistake on your bank account statement.

If you find a mistake on your bank account statement, you should contact your financial institution to resolve the issue.

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Understand the purpose of bank reconciliation: Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing the bank statement with the company's or individual's accounting records to identify and resolve any discrepancies.

Clarify the frequency of bank reconciliation: Bank reconciliation should be performed regularly, typically monthly, to ensure the accuracy of financial records and to detect any errors or fraudulent activities promptly.

Evaluate the role of financial institutions: Financial institutions can assist in resolving errors or discrepancies found on a bank statement. It is important to contact them if a mistake is identified.

Analyze the incorrect statements: The first three statements are incorrect because (1) bank reconciliation is necessary for both businesses and individuals, (2) it should be performed more frequently than once a year, and (3) financial institutions can indeed help resolve mistakes.

Conclude with the correct statement: The correct statement is that if you find a mistake on your bank account statement, you should contact your financial institution to resolve the issue.