Alpha received a statement of account from a supplier Beta, showing a balance to be paid of $8,950. Alpha’s payables ledger account for Beta shows a balance due to Beta of $4,140.
Investigation reveals the following:
(1) Cash paid to Beta $4,080 has not been allowed for by Beta. (2) Alpha’s ledger account has not been adjusted for $40 of cash discount disallowed by Beta. (3) Goods returned by Alpha $380 have not been recorded by Beta.
What discrepancy remains between Alpha’s and Beta’s records after allowing for these items?
A $9,310 B $390 C $310 D $1,070 C (8,950 – 4,080 – 380) – (4,140 + 40) = 310 |