Tuesday, November 1, 2016

When Chris balanced her business checkbook, she had an adjusted bank balance of $11,418

48.
When Chris balanced her business checkbook, she had an adjusted bank balance of $11,418. She had 2 outstanding deposits worth $879 each and 11 checks outstanding with a total value of $3,648. What is the amount of the collection float on this account? 
 
A. 
-$1,890

B. 
$1,758

C. 
$3,648

D. 
$5,406

E. 
$6,012
Collection float = $879 × 2 = $1,758


49.
Your company has an available balance of $7,911. A deposit of $2,480 that was made this morning is not yet included in the bank's balance. There are also 4 checks outstanding with a value of $360 each. What is the net float? 
 
A. 
net collection float of $1,040

B. 
net collection float of $2,480

C. 
net float of $6,731

D. 
net disbursement float of $1,300

E. 
net disbursement float of $2,480
Net collection float = $2,480 - (4 × $360) = $1,040


50.
A firm has $16,718 in outstanding checks that have not cleared the bank. The firm also has $13,450 in deposits that have been recorded by the firm but not by the bank. The current available balance is $11,407. What is the status of the net float? 
 
A. 
net collection float of $8,138

B. 
net collection float of $2,043

C. 
net collection float of $13,450

D. 
net disbursement float of $3,268

E. 
net disbursement float of $5,311
Net disbursement float = $16,718 - $13,450 = $3,268


51.
Your firm generally receives 4 checks a month. The check amounts and the collection delay for each check is shown below. Given this information what is the amount of the average daily float? Assume a 30 day month.

    
 
A. 
$1,120

B. 
$2,333

C. 
$2,640

D. 
$2,900

E. 
$3,416
Average daily float = [($1,500 × 2) + ($3,900 × 1) + ($6,100 × 3) + ($4,200 × 2)]/30 = $1,120