The document discusses the concept and objectives of a bank reconciliation statement. A bank reconciliation statement is prepared to reconcile the differences between the balances in a cash book and bank statement as of a particular date. The common causes of differences between the two balances are outlined, such as outstanding checks, deposits in transit, bank charges and interest, uncollected checks, non-sufficient funds checks, errors, interest allowed, and direct collections by the bank. The objectives of a bank reconciliation statement are to identify the reasons for differences between the balances in the cash book and bank statement.