Practice Reconciliation And Error Checking (11.5.4) - Introduction to the Use of Computers in Accounting
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Reconciliation and Error Checking

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is reconciliation in accounting?

💡 Hint: Think about how you compare bank statements with your records.

Question 2 Easy

What does error checking help with?

💡 Hint: Consider what might happen if two amounts do not match.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of reconciliation in accounting?

To ensure accuracy of records
To increase sales
To prepare tax returns

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to compare records.

Question 2

True or False: Automated error checking can eliminate all possible errors in accounting.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of human input in accounting.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Your accounting records show a total of $20,000 in accounts receivable, but the bank statement reconciles only $18,500. What steps do you take to identify and resolve this discrepancy?

💡 Hint: Look for common discrepancies in transaction records.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a detailed plan for an organization that has faced recurring errors in monthly reconciliations, including steps for training staff and improving systems.

💡 Hint: Think about changes that could improve accuracy and efficiency.

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