1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE - NSC Accounting - Question 1 - 2023 - Paper 2
Question 1
1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:1.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE - NSC Accounting - Question 1 - 2023 - Paper 2
Step 1
1.1.1 A credit balance on the Bank Statement means that the business has a positive balance in the bank.
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True. A credit balance indicates that the business's bank account has funds available.
Step 2
1.1.2 A debit card may be used to withdraw cash from an ATM.
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True. Debit cards are designed to allow users to withdraw cash from their bank accounts at ATMs.
Step 3
1.1.3 A bank overdraft is a short-term loan that is transferred into the business's current bank account.
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False. A bank overdraft allows a business to withdraw more money than is available in its account but is not considered a loan.
Step 4
1.2.1 Update the totals for the Cash Receipts Journal and Cash Payments Journal for April 2023.
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Total for Cash Receipts Journal: 143,200
Total for Cash Payments Journal: 237,000.
Step 5
1.2.2 Calculate the correct Bank Account balance on 30 April 2023.
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To find the correct balance, adjust for outstanding deposits and EFTs:
Correct Bank Account Balance = Total Deposits - Outstanding Withdrawals