Questions and Answers
What is a bank statement?
A report of deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances sent to a depositor by a bank.
What is a blank endorsement?
An endorsement consisting only of the endorser's signature.
What is a canceled check?
A check that has been paid by the bank.
What does cash over refer to?
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What does cash short mean?
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What is a checking account?
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What is a debit card?
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What is a deposit slip?
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What is a dishonored check?
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What is an electronic funds transfer?
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What is an endorsement?
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What is a non-sufficient funds check?
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What is petty cash?
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What is a petty cash slip?
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What is a postdated check?
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What is a restrictive endorsement?
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Study Notes
Banking and Accounting Terms
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Bank Statement: A report detailing all deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances provided to the account holder by the bank.
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Blank Endorsement: An endorsement featuring solely the signer’s signature, allowing for easy negotiation of the instrument.
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Canceled Check: A check that has been processed and paid by the bank, confirming that the transaction is complete.
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Cash Over: Occurs when the amount of petty cash on hand exceeds the amount that is officially recorded.
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Cash Short: Refers to a situation where the petty cash on hand is less than the amount that is documented, indicating a potential loss.
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Checking Account: A type of bank account that allows withdrawals and deposits. Payments can be made directly from this account by writing checks or using debit cards.
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Debit Card: A card linked to a checking account that allows the holder to make purchases by automatically deducting the transaction amount from their account balance.
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Deposit Slip: A form used at the bank to list items, such as checks or cash, that an account holder wishes to add to their bank account.
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Dishonored Check: A check that the bank refuses to process due to insufficient funds or other issues.
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): A system for transferring money electronically, eliminating the need for checks or cash.
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Endorsement: A signature or stamp placed on the back of a check that legally transfers ownership of that check to another party.
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Non-Sufficient Funds Check (NSF Check): A check that is dishonored by the bank due to the account not having enough funds to cover it.
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Petty Cash: Small amounts of cash available for minor expenditures, often kept on hand for convenience.
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Petty Cash Slip: A documentation form that serves as proof of a petty cash transaction.
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Postdated Check: A check that is written with a future date, indicating when it can be cashed or deposited.
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Restrictive Endorsement: An endorsement that limits further transfer or negotiation of a check, protecting the funds.
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Special Endorsement: An endorsement that defines a new payee for a check, allowing for transfer to a specific third party.
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Voided Check: A check marked as invalid, ensuring it cannot be processed for payment.
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