A debit balance in the depositor’s Cash Book will be shown as:a)...
The correct answer is option 'B' - a credit balance on the Bank Statement.Explanation:
When we talk about a debit balance in the depositor's Cash Book, it means that the depositor has recorded more withdrawals (debit entries) than deposits (credit entries) in their Cash Book. This results in a negative balance, indicating that the depositor owes money to the bank.
On the other hand, the Bank Statement is a document provided by the bank to the depositor, which shows the transactions made by the bank on behalf of the depositor. It includes deposits, withdrawals, charges, and any other activity related to the depositor's account.
Reasoning:
Since the depositor has a debit balance in their Cash Book, it means that they owe money to the bank. When the bank prepares the Bank Statement, they will show this negative balance as a credit balance. This is because the bank's perspective is different from that of the depositor.
From the bank's point of view, the debit balance in the Cash Book represents a liability owed by the depositor. Therefore, the bank will show this liability as a credit balance on the Bank Statement.
Example:
Let's consider an example to illustrate this concept.
Suppose a depositor's Cash Book shows a debit balance of $500. This means that the depositor has recorded $500 more in withdrawals than in deposits.
When the bank prepares the Bank Statement, they will show this debit balance as a credit balance of $500. This indicates that the bank considers the depositor to owe them $500.
Therefore, a debit balance in the depositor's Cash Book will be shown as a credit balance on the Bank Statement.