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On August 31, 2021, the general ledger of The Dean Acting Academy shows a balance for cash of $7,744. Cash receipts yet to be deposited into the checking account total $3,138, and checks written by the academy but not yet processed by the bank total $1,225. The company's balance of cash does not reflect a bank service fee of $15 and interest earned on the checking account of $26. These amounts are included in the balance of cash of $5,842 reported by the bank as of the end of August. Required: 1. Prepare a bank reconciliation to calculate the correct ending balance of cash on August 31, 2021. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)