Expert Company Proof of Cash Quiz
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Which of the following items is a common example of cash equivalents?

  • Treasury bills (correct)
  • Land property
  • Raw materials inventory
  • Office equipment
  • In the bank reconciliation, what was the amount of notes receivable added to the adjusted balance?

  • $2,900 (correct)
  • $1,335
  • $596
  • $996
  • What effect did the interest expense have on the adjusted book balance?

  • Decreased it by $1,335
  • Increased it by $2,900
  • Decreased it by $596 (correct)
  • Increased it by $596
  • Which item is considered a deduction in the adjusting entries?

    <p>Accounts Receivable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the bank error on the adjusted bank balance?

    <p>Decreased by $2,615</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial instrument presents insignificant risk of changes in value due to interest rate changes?

    <p>Treasury bills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways to ensure internal control over cash receipts according to the text?

    <p>Using cash registers for over-the-counter receipts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document should be maintained to ensure proper internal control over cash receipts?

    <p>Deposit slips and cash register tapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tool a business uses to control cash receipts and payments?

    <p>Bank account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations should payments be made by cash according to the text?

    <p>For convenience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bank account has no restrictions on withdrawals unless above a specific limit?

    <p>Saving account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for a demand account as per the text?

    <p>Checking account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a bank account for controlling cash in a business?

    <p>To maintain a double record of cash transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for disagreements between the balance per bank and balance per books in bank reconciliation?

    <p>Cash payments made by checks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bank reconciliation, what are 'collections by bank' referring to?

    <p>Funds collected by the bank on behalf of the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a four-column bank reconciliation?

    <p>To agree on the cash balance between bank statement and depositor ledger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bank reconciliation, what does 'Not-sufficient-funds (NSF) checks' refer to?

    <p>Checks written by the business but unable to clear due to insufficient funds in the payer's account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for discrepancies between the balance per bank and balance per books in bank reconciliation?

    <p>Errors in recording cash receipts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should companies classify restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements?

    <p>As part of current assets under 'Cash and cash equivalent items'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what section of the financial statement should companies report bank overdrafts?

    <p>Current liabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should companies disclose bank overdrafts separately according to the text?

    <p>When they are material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should companies do if they have compensating balance arrangements without any cash use restrictions?

    <p>Disclose the arrangements in the balance sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are bank overdrafts included as a component of cash according to the text?

    <p>When they are repayable on demand and integral to cash management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested classification for restricted deposits held as compensating balances against long-term borrowing arrangements?

    <p>Non-current assets under 'Investments' or other assets sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do companies classify receivables for financial statement purposes?

    <p>As current or non-current based on whether they are short-term or long-term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes accounts receivable from notes receivable?

    <p>Accounts receivable are oral promises to pay, notes receivable are written promises to pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do companies typically collect accounts receivable?

    <p>Within 30 to 60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do non-trade receivables arise from?

    <p>Various transactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should overdrafts that do not meet specific conditions be reported?

    <p>As a current liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant item in a company's current assets according to the text?

    <p>Trade receivables</p> Signup and view all the answers

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