During reconciliation, besides ending balance, what else must you enter?

• A. Bank routing number
• B. Invoice number
• C. Statement ending date
• D. Customer name

Answer: (C)

When reconciling, you’re matching the bank statement to what’s in your books for a specific time period. The date on the statement—the statement ending date—must be entered to identify exactly which period you’re reconciling. This date ensures you’re aligning the correct ending balance with the right bank statement, keeping the reconciliation accurate across the proper timeframe. The other items — bank routing number, an invoice number, or a customer name — aren’t part of the reconciliation process itself; they relate to separate banking details or individual transactions, not the periodic comparison of balances.