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RECONCILIATION

NEW BALANCE (Transfer amount from other side)		$1
Add- Deposits made since ending date on statement.		2
SUBTOTAL		$
Checks not listed on this or prior statements.
NUMBER AMOUNT   $3
TOTAL CHECKS NOT LISTED		$
Subtract total checks not listed from Sub-Total Above
ADJUSTED BALANCE		$4

1. Open your bank statement and look for charges (other than checks) made aganist your account.

2. Subtract these charges from your checkbook register.

3. Remove your cancelled checks from your bank statement and sort them numerically.

4. Compare the amounts on your cancelled checks and deposits with the amounts written in your checkbook register. Check off (checkmark) all cancelled checks and deposits in your checkbook register.

The form illustrated here can be used to assist you in balancing your account:

1 Insert the last balance shown on your bank statement.

2 Add deposits not credited to your account

3 Deduct all checks outstanding (not checked off in your checkbook register, therefore not yet charged to your account).

4 Your adjusted balance should agree with the balance in your checkbook register.

HELPFUL HINTS

If your adjusted balance does not agree with your checkbook register...

A. Recheck the addition, subtraction and corrections made in your checkbook register and on your reconcilement form.

B. Verify the carryover balance from page to page in your checkbook register.

C. Be sure you have deducted any service charge made by the bank from your checkbook register.

D. Verify the magentically printed amount of the cancelled check located on the bottom right hand corner with the amount listed in your checkbook register.

 

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