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Chapter 5 Checking
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Checking Account | A bank account from which payments can be ordered by a depositor. |
| Endorsement | A signature or stamp on the back of a check transferring ownership. |
| Blank Endorsement | An endorsement consisting only of the endorser's signature. |
| Special Endorsement | An endorsement indicating a new owner of a check. |
| Restrictive Endorsement | An endorsement restricting further transfer of a check's ownership. |
| What does FDIC stand for? | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation |
| What does the FDIC do? | Protects depositors from banks that fail. Bank deposits are generally covered up $100,000 per depositor. |
| When completing a check, what should you do first? | Complete the check stub information so that you do not forget. |
| What is a voided check? | A check that contains errors and is not being used. |
| Bank statement | A report of deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances sent to a depositor by a bank. |
| Bank reconciliation | Form used to verify that the information on the bank statement and in your check register agree. |
| Bank service charge | A fee deducted from your account for a service such as an ATM withdrawal, non sufficient funds, etc. |
| Dishonored check | A check that the bank refuses to pay. |
| Electronic funds transfer (EFT) | Computerized cash payment system that transfers funds without the use of checks, currency, or other paper documents. |
| What does ATM stand for? | Automated Teller Machine |
| Debit card | A bank card that automatically deducts the amount of a purchase from the checking account of the cardholder. |
| Petty cash | An amount of cash kept on hand and used for making small payments. |
| Petty cash slip | A form showing proof of a petty cash payment. |