Identify the deficiencies in the following audit working
paper:
KOBID 19 ENTERPRISES Bank Reconciliation 12/31/2020
Balance per bank P5,774 *
Add deposit in transit 1,223 & 6,997 Deduct outstanding checks:
4455 P67 &
4477 180 & 4478 1,023 & 4479 33 & 1,303 Adjusted balance P5,594 ===== Balance per ledger P6,300 Adjustment to correct (706) Adjusted balance as above P5,594 ====== M2 Self-Assessment
ANSWER:
1. Initials of preparer and reviewer and dates of
preparation and review are missing. 2. Name of bank account being reconciled is omitted. 3. Subtraction error. Adjusted balance should beP5,694 rather thanP5,594. 4. Audit adjustment ofP706 not explained. 5. Audit legends not explained.