Example Bank
Account ending 4821 · as of September 1, 2026
$1,240Reported balance
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The supporting documents
Account ending 4821 · as of September 1, 2026
$1,240Reported balance
Account ending 4821 · as of September 1, 2026
$940Statement balance
The example supports asking about this specific difference. It does not establish which record is correct.
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