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Keeping Track of Your Checks

Your bank will give you a check register with your checks.
Use the register to keep track of the checks you write.
Use it to keep track of the deposits you make.
Use it to keep track of how much money is in your account.
Debits:
( - )

When you write a check, record it in your check register.


Write the amount under the payment, or debit, column.
Subtract this amount from your balance.
If you pay a fee per check, remember to subtract that, too.

Credits:
( + )

When you make a deposit, record it in your check register.


Write the amount under the deposit, or credit, column.
Add this amount to your balance.
Check Register

Check
No.
1503

Date
5/31
6/5

1504

6//8
6/13

1505

6/16

Description of Transaction
Walmart
groceries
Deposit
payroll
Golf Pro
Fathers day gift
ATM withdrawal
Dinner with Kim
Target optical
contacts

Payment
(Debit)

Deposit
(Credit)

23.86

Balance
625.13
23.86
601.27
+ 512.03
1113.30
- 36.42
1076.88
- 20.00
1056.88
- 63.00
993.88
-

512.03
36.42
20.00
63.00

Your Turn to Practice


Write in these transactions on the check register.
1. On June 21 you make a deposit of $100.00.
2. On June 24 you write a check to AT & T for $54.48.
3. On June 30 you get a haircut from The Clip Joint for $20.81.
What is your balance now? __________________________

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