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What is a compensating balance?
What is a compensating balance?
- Any excess funds in a savings account.
- A balance that cannot be withdrawn.
- A balance maintained to support a loan agreement. (correct)
- A positive balance in a bank account.
Which of the following is true regarding bank overdrafts?
Which of the following is true regarding bank overdrafts?
- They are considered current liabilities. (correct)
- They allow unlimited access to funds at all times.
- Overdrafts are permitted in all types of accounts.
- They can occur only in savings accounts.
In what circumstance may a bank overdraft be restricted?
In what circumstance may a bank overdraft be restricted?
- When a loan agreement specifies withdrawal limits. (correct)
- When the overdraft exceeds half of the account balance.
- When it is greater than the compensating balance.
- Under no circumstances can an overdraft be restricted.
What misconception might financial statement users have about restricted balances?
What misconception might financial statement users have about restricted balances?
What typically causes a cash overdraft?
What typically causes a cash overdraft?
Where do overdrafts typically occur?
Where do overdrafts typically occur?
Which of the following is an abnormal balance in a cash account?
Which of the following is an abnormal balance in a cash account?
What is a consequence of maintaining a compensating balance?
What is a consequence of maintaining a compensating balance?
What occurs when checks are marked as 'canceled' by the bank?
What occurs when checks are marked as 'canceled' by the bank?
How does an increase in the bank's liability to the depositor impact the depositor's cash balance?
How does an increase in the bank's liability to the depositor impact the depositor's cash balance?
What occurs when a depositor's check is returned due to insufficient funds?
What occurs when a depositor's check is returned due to insufficient funds?
What is a typical example of a credit memo for a depositor?
What is a typical example of a credit memo for a depositor?
When a depositor makes an error that understates the cash balance, what should the adjustment be?
When a depositor makes an error that understates the cash balance, what should the adjustment be?
What is a typical example of a debit memo?
What is a typical example of a debit memo?
Why are periodic bank reconciliations important for a business?
Why are periodic bank reconciliations important for a business?
What is indicated by the term 'clearing' in relation to checks?
What is indicated by the term 'clearing' in relation to checks?
Which term is synonymous with NSF?
Which term is synonymous with NSF?
What adjustment is needed if a book error overstates the cash balance?
What adjustment is needed if a book error overstates the cash balance?
What accounting adjustment is made to the depositor's recorded cash balance when credit memos are applied?
What accounting adjustment is made to the depositor's recorded cash balance when credit memos are applied?
What is the primary purpose of management preparing bank reconciliations?
What is the primary purpose of management preparing bank reconciliations?
What happens when a bank agrees to make automatic payments for the depositor?
What happens when a bank agrees to make automatic payments for the depositor?
Errors made by the depositor should be adjusted in which cash balance?
Errors made by the depositor should be adjusted in which cash balance?
How long does it typically take for a check to clear and confirm the funds in a checking account?
How long does it typically take for a check to clear and confirm the funds in a checking account?
What is the primary action required for checks deposited but returned due to insufficient funds?
What is the primary action required for checks deposited but returned due to insufficient funds?
What is the primary purpose of a bank statement?
What is the primary purpose of a bank statement?
What is a credit memo in relation to a bank statement?
What is a credit memo in relation to a bank statement?
Why is bank reconciliation typically prepared on a monthly basis?
Why is bank reconciliation typically prepared on a monthly basis?
What indicates that a check has been certified by the bank?
What indicates that a check has been certified by the bank?
What happens when a credit memo is received by the depositor?
What happens when a credit memo is received by the depositor?
How does the bank handle a certified check in relation to the depositor's account?
How does the bank handle a certified check in relation to the depositor's account?
What are canceled checks?
What are canceled checks?
What happens to certified checks during bank reconciliation?
What happens to certified checks during bank reconciliation?
What is typically included in a bank statement provided to a depositor?
What is typically included in a bank statement provided to a depositor?
Which statement is true regarding adjustments during the book reconciliation process?
Which statement is true regarding adjustments during the book reconciliation process?
What does the reconciliation process help to identify?
What does the reconciliation process help to identify?
What happens to stale checks that remain outstanding for a long period?
What happens to stale checks that remain outstanding for a long period?
How does a credit memo affect the depositor’s account?
How does a credit memo affect the depositor’s account?
In preparing adjustments, what is credited to cash?
In preparing adjustments, what is credited to cash?
What is the purpose of adjusting the cash balance in bank reconciliations?
What is the purpose of adjusting the cash balance in bank reconciliations?
Which of the following is a necessary step when addressing debit memos during reconciliation?
Which of the following is a necessary step when addressing debit memos during reconciliation?
Study Notes
Loan Agreements and Bank Overdrafts
- Compensating balances are required to support existing bank loans and arrangements.
- Cash overdraft indicates a negative balance in a cash account due to checks exceeding funds.
- A compensating balance is reported as a current liability and often must be maintained to access additional borrowing.
Characteristics of Bank Overdrafts
- Overdrafts occur primarily in checking accounts; savings and time deposits typically do not permit them.
- In the Philippines, overdrafts in savings accounts are generally not allowed due to restrictions on check issuing.
- Users may mistakenly believe that the entire cash balance is liquid, even if parts are restricted.
Bank Statements and Reconciling Items
- A bank statement details all deposits and withdrawals, reflecting the account’s cumulative balance.
- Credit memos increase the bank balance by items credited by the bank but not yet recorded by the depositor.
- Canceled checks represent payments made by the bank at the request of the depositor, showing the bank’s liability.
Reconciling Cash Balances
- Monthly bank reconciliation identifies cash shortages or accounting discrepancies.
- Credit memos require an increase (debit entry) in the depositor's recorded cash balance.
- Debit memos decrease the recorded cash balance, often associated with automatic payments or amounts owed to third parties.
Common Examples of Adjustments
- NSF (No Sufficient Funds) checks are checks returned due to insufficient funds; they require a corrective adjustment in the depositor's books.
- Errors in recording by the depositor must be rectified to reflect accurate cash balances.
Certified Checks and Stale Checks
- Certified checks indicate that funds are available and can directly impact the depositor's account balance.
- Stale checks, if outstanding for a long duration, are added back to cash balances during reconciliation, adjusting financial statements appropriately.
Summary of Bank Reconciliation Steps
- Adjust unadjusted book balances by adding credit memos and subtracting debit memos.
- Adjustments ensure the cash in bank reflects actual available funds for accurate financial presentations.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of bank overdrafts and loan agreements, including compensating balances and account reconciliation. Understand how overdrafts work, their limitations in various account types, and the importance of bank statements in managing finances.
