Cash Control Systems Chapter 5, Section 1 Checking Accounts.

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Cash Control Systems Chapter 5, Section 1 Checking Accounts

Transcript of Cash Control Systems Chapter 5, Section 1 Checking Accounts.

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Cash Control Systems

Chapter 5, Section 1

Checking Accounts

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How Businesses Use Cash

Cash transactions occur most frequently.

Cash is easily transferred.

Good cash control system is crucial!

Businesses use a checking account so they have a written record.

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Depositing Cash

Complete a deposit slip Checks listed in order of bank routing number

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Deposit Recorded on aCheck Stub

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Endorsing Checks

Endorsement – Signature or stamp on back of check transferring ownership

Confined to limited amount of space

Should be signed exactly as the person’s name appears on the front of the check

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Types of Endorsements

Blank EndorsementEndorser’s signature only

Special EndorsementIndicates new owner of a check

Restrictive EndorsementRestricts further transfer of ownership

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When a Business Pays Cash

Two parts: check stub and check Check stub is always completed first Check stub is the bank’s record of each check

written (CONCEPT: Objective Evidence)

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Preparing a Check Stub

5. Write the amount of the check.

2. Write the date of the check.

3. Write to whom the check is to be paid.

4. Record the purpose of the check.

1. Write the amount of the check.

6. Calculate the new checking account balance.

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23

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56

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Preparing a Check

7. Write the date.

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98

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10. Write the amount in words.

8. Write to whom the check is to be paid.

9. Write the amount in figures.

11. Write the purpose of the check.

12. Sign the check.

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Voided Checks

What do you do if you make a major error when writing a check?

Write “VOID” on stub and check then file. Record an entry in the journal.

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Assignment

Work Together (Textbook pg. 123)

Log in to Aplia.com Application 5-1 (Textbook pg. 140)

Chapter 5 Study Guide