| A | B |
| 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 | consists of only the endorser's signature |
| special endorsement | an endorsement indicating a new owner of a check |
| restrictive endorsement | endorsement restricting further transfer of a check's ownership |
| postdated check | a check with a future date on it |
| bank statement | report of deposits, withdrawals, and bank balances |
| dishonored check | a check that a bank refuses to pay |
| EFT | a computerized cash payment system that transfers funds without the use of checks |
| debit card | a bank card that automatically deducts the dollar amount of the purchase from a checking account |
| 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 |