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Correct balance per the cash book

The following bank reconciliation statement has been prepared by a trainee accountant:

$
Overdraft per bank statement 965
Less: unpresented cheques 2,290
1,325
Add: deposits credited after date 4,173
Cash at bank as calculated above 5,498

What should be the correct balance per the cash book?

Answer

$
Overdraft (965)
Unpresented cheques (2,290)
(3,255)
Outstanding lodgements 4,173
Cash at bank 918
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