Answer:
On January 21, Balance c/d are:
Cash = $7,000
Bank = $49,570
Explanation:
Note: See the attached excel file for the Two Column Cash Book.
Also note the following in the attached Two Column Cash Book:
(1) Jan. 1 Bank overdraft 1,90,000 is recorded in the Two Column Cash Book as 190,000 to correct the error in the figure.
(2) Jan. 15 Furniture sold for 1,77,000 is recorded in the Two Column Cash Book as 177,000 to correct the error in the figure.
(3) Jan. 18 Salaries paid 4,500 is assumed to be paid by cheque since no specific form of payment in indicated.
(4) Jan. 23 Paid Life Insurance premium 1,500 is assumed to be paid by cheque since no specific form of payment in indicated.
(5) VN represents Voucher Number.
(5) PR represents Posting Reference.
(6) C represents Contra entry.
(7) The Jan. 31 Bank and Cash (C) of $36,070 which is the entire balance deposited with bank after retaining 7,000 cash in hand is obtained as follows:
Entire balance deposited with bank = Total cash received - Total cash paid - $7,000 retained = $64,780 - ($19,800 + $1,910) - $7,000 = $36,070
(8) Balance c/d represents Balance carried down.
(8) Balance b/d represents Balance brought down.