QUESTION 1.2 BANK RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL [58 m…
QUESTION 1.2 BANK RECONCILIATION AND INTERNAL CONTROL REQUIRED Use the information below to complete the following: 1.2.1. Cash Receipt Journal and the Cash Payment Journal of BrightLight Traders for February 2021. Total only the bank columns in the cash journals. (22) 1.2.2 Prepare the Bank account on 28 February 2021. (6) 1.2.3 Prepare the Bank Reconciliation Statement on 28 February 2021. (12) 1.2.4 Answer the following questions: 1.2.4.1 Why is it important to draw up a monthly bank reconciliation statement? (2) 1.2.4.2 Refer to 3.4. How will cheque no 104 be treated at the end of the financial year? (4) 1.2.4.3 Briefly explain TWO internal control procedures that the business could put in place in order to avoid cash being stolen. (4) 1.2.4.4 Give TWO advantages of internet banking. (4) 1.2.4.5 Sally opened a savings account at FNB. David got a loan from ABSA. The South African Reserve Bank decided to increase the interest rate. Indicate whether this decision will have positive or a negative impact on Sally and David. Explain your answer. (4) INFORMATION 1. An extract from the Bank reconciliation statement on 31 January 2021 showed the following: Debit Credit Credit balance according to bank statement 3 571 Credit outstanding deposit 3 218 Debit outstanding cheques 101 1 489 102 350 104 950 Debit balance according to bank account ?? 6 789 6 789 2. Totals of the cash journals on 28 February 2021: 2.1 Cash Receipt Journal Bank R44 190 Sundry accounts R44 190 2.2 Cash Payment Journal Bank R42 500 Sundry accounts R42 500