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The Riverview bank review shows a bank balance of $87,500, book balance of $90,400, and known timing items of $1,600. What unexplained difference remains?

Correct Answer

D) $1,300

Unexplained difference is the absolute bank-book difference less identified timing items.

Answer Options
A
$2,900
B
$1,600
C
$177,900
D
$1,300

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Unexplained difference is the absolute bank-book difference less identified timing items.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: $2,900

$2,900 is above the supported result for bank exception amount; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option B: $1,600

$1,600 is above the supported result for bank exception amount; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Option C: $177,900

$177,900 is above the supported result for bank exception amount; it likely adds an unsupported amount or compares the wrong financial base.

Memory Technique

Unexplained and difference live in different drawers; Controller Reviews tells which opens.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Builder's Guide to Accounting, 2001 to Business Administration, Bank Reconciliation Review; use the stated business record or control rule to verify the answer.

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