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BRS prepared with 'Plus & Minus' presentation arrives at:
ASame balance as the balance method
BDifferent number from balance method
CAlways overstated balance value
DAlways understated balance value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Same balance as the balance method
1. Both presentations are formats of the same reconciliation.
2. Plus column accumulates additions; minus column accumulates subtractions.
3. The net of plus minus minus columns equals the same reconciled figure as the balance method.
_Source: ICAI BoS Foundation Paper 1, Ch 3 "Bank Reconciliation Statement", §7.1 presentation 2_
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