1. Balancing a Checkbook
UNIT FOUR

2. Purpose of a Checking Account
Advantages of a checking account
Responsibilities associated with a checking account

3. Opening a Checking Account
How to open a checking account?
Fill out and sign a signature authorization form
Make a deposit

4. Balancing and Reconciling
Using a Checkbook Register
Reconciling Your Checking Account

5. Parts of a Check (1) Check Number (2) ABA Number
(3) Maker's Preprinted Name and Address
(4) Date
(5) Payee
(6) Numeric Amount
(7) Written Amount
(8) Signature
(9) Account and Routing Number
(10) Memo

6. Using your Checking Account
Writing Checks
Paying Bills Online
Making Deposits

7. Endorsing Checks Blank Endorsement Special Endorsement
Restrictive Endorsement

8. Types of Checking Accounts
Joint Accounts
Special Accounts
Standard Accounts
Interest-Bearing Accounts
Share Accounts