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How does cash application interact with the bank reconciliation?

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Cash application clears AR based on receipts; the bank reconciliation confirms those receipts actually hit the bank and that recorded cash equals the bank statement. Deposits in transit, bank fees, returned items (NSF), and timing differences are reconciling items. Consistent references let receipts posted in AR be traced to bank credits.
Real-world example A receipt applied in AR but not yet on the statement appears as a deposit in transit on the bank reconciliation until it clears.

Common follow-ups: What is a deposit in transit? | How are NSF (bounced) receipts handled?

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