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3. Read to Learn • Describe how checking account holders manage their bank transactions. • Describe the procedure for bringing your account into agreement with bank records.

4. The Main Idea You must manage your checking account so that you have an accurate picture of your finances. A bank provides you with a bank statement showing all transactions. You should check your checkbook records against that statement regularly.

5. Key Concepts • Keeping Track of Financial Transactions • Reconciling Your Account Records

6. Key Terms a checkbook log in which an account holder records checking account transactions check register the signature of the payee on the back of the check endorsement

7. Key Terms bankstatement the bank’s record of all the transactions in a checking account canceledchecks checks that have been cashed

8. Key Terms the process of seeing whether an account holder’s records agree with the bank’s records for the account bankreconciliation

9. Key Terms outstandingchecks checks that have been written but have not yet been cashed

10. Keeping Track of Financial Transactions The different elements of a check provide information that can be used in financial record keeping.

11. Keeping Track of Financial Transactions Financial institutions provide forms and reports that consumers can use to keep their checking account in order.

12. Checking Account Statements Figure 29.2

13. The Parts of a Check There are three parties named on a check. Payee Drawer Drawee The party who wrote the check and is paying the money The financial institution where the drawer has an account The party to whom the check is written

14. The Parts of a Check A check must include a bank route number, which traces the check back to the account on which it was written.

15. The Parts of a Check A check includes the name and location of the drawer’s bank, a check number, and security features.

16. The Parts of a Check A check presented for payment must include a valid date, the drawer’s signature, the payee’s name, and matching numerical and written amounts.

17. Writing a Check When you write a check, record the check number, the amount of the check, the date, and the payee’s name in a check register. check register a checkbook log in which an account holder records checking account transactions

18. Making Deposits A deposit slip lists the amount of cash and checks and the total amount of the deposit. After you make a deposit, record it in your check register.

19. Making Deposits To deposit or cash a check requires an endorsement. endorsement the signature of the payee on the back of the check Do not sign a check until you are ready to deposit or cash it.

20. Making Deposits When making a deposit, write “For Deposit Only” as part of the endorsement.

21. Bank Statements A bank statement includes a record of all withdrawals, deposits, interest, and fees. bank statement the bank’s record of all the transactions in a checking account

22. Bank Statements Canceled checks are proof that money has been paid to payees. canceled checks checks that have been cashed A bank statement includes a record of canceled checks.

23. Handling Your Own Checks Checks should be handled carefully. There are precautions you should take to secure your financial safety.

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26. Reconciling Your Account Records Bank reconciliation is an important part of managing your checking account. bank reconciliation the process of seeing whether an account holder’s records agree with the bank’s records for the account

27. Balancing Your Checkbook The first step to reconciling your accounts is to see whether the bank has processed all your checks and deposits.

28. Balancing Your Checkbook By comparing your check register and your bank statement, you can identify outstanding checks. outstanding checks checks that have been written but have not yet been cashed

29. A Checkbook Register Figure 29.3

30. Balancing Your Checkbook The total dollar amount of outstanding checks should be subtracted from the balance shown on the bank statement.

31. Balancing Your Checkbook Other items to consider when balancing your checkbook include: • Bank fees • ATM deposits or withdrawals • Interest earned

32. Finding Errors If your balance differs from the bank’s balance after you reconcile your account, double check the amounts in your records and all your additions and subtractions. Then check the bank’s additions and subtractions. If you find a mistake, report it immediately.

33. What kinds of financial records help people manage their checking accounts? the checks themselves, a check register, ATM receipts, deposit slips, and bank statements

34. What are some guidelines to consider when ordering and handling personal checks? Do not print or write your personal information on your checks. Store all financial papers in a safe place.

35. Describe the purpose of reconciling a bank statement and a check register. to bring the two balances into agreement

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