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How does the bank reconciliation interact with the financial statements?

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The adjusted cash book balance—after all updates—is the bank figure reported in the balance sheet under cash and cash equivalents (or as an overdraft under current liabilities). The reconciliation provides evidence the reported bank balance is accurate and complete, and any period-end reconciling items are properly reflected or disclosed.
Real-world example The year-end bank figure in the accounts is the reconciled, adjusted cash book balance, supported by the reconciliation.

Common follow-ups: Which balance goes into the accounts? | Where is an overdraft shown?

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