Chapter 5 Flashcards
Endorsement
A signature or stamp on the back if a check transferring ownership
Checking account
A bank account from which payments can be ordered by a depositor
Blank endorsement
An endorsement consisting only of the endorser’s signature
Special endorsement
An endorsement indicating the new owner of a check
Restrictive endorsement
An endorsement restricting the further transfer of a check’s ownership
Postdated check
A check with a future date on it
Bank statement
A report if deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances sent to a depositor by a bank
Dishonored check
A check that a bank refuses to pay
Electronic funds transfer
A computerized cash payments system that transfers funds without the use if checks, currency, or other paper documents
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