A bank reconciliation statement helps to ensure that the bank balance in the cash book matches the bank balance on the bank statement. This is done by comparing and reconciling the transactions recorded in the cash book with those recorded by the bank.
The statement helps to identify any differences between the two balances, such as checks that have not yet cleared, deposits that have not been credited, or bank fees that have been charged. Once these differences are identified, adjustments can be made to the cash book to ensure that the bank balance and cash balance are accurate and up-to-date.
In summary, a bank reconciliation statement reconciles the bank balance in the cash book with the bank balance on the bank statement, ensuring that they match and any discrepancies are corrected.