Asked by Andrea Cannon on May 14, 2024

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Accompanying the bank statement was a credit memo for a short-term note collected by the bank for the company. This item is a(n)

A) deduction from the balance per company's records
B) addition to the balance per bank statement
C) deduction from the balance per bank statement
D) addition to the balance per company's records

Credit Memo

A document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount the buyer owes to the seller, typically due to a return or refund.

Short-Term Note

A promissory note due for repayment within a short period, typically less than a year, used by companies to manage cash flow or secure short-term financing.

Company's Records

Documentation that encompasses all the financial transactions, agreements, and obligations of a business.

  • Identify and classify adjustments in bank reconciliation.
  • Record journal entries related to bank and cash transactions.
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Scott MccolaughMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A credit memo for a short-term note collected by the bank represents an increase in the company's funds. Therefore, it is an addition to the balance per the company's records, as the company may not have recorded this transaction yet.