| A | B |
| check | an order written by you directing the bank to pay out money |
| check register | separate form on which a depositor keeps a record of deposits and checks |
| drawer | business or person who owns the account |
| payee | business or person receiving the check |
| drawee | bank on which the check is drawn |
| cashbook | bookkeeping record used to record all receipts and payments of company money |
| deposit slip | form on which you list the items you are depositing |
| bank statement | report provided by a bank to the depositor showing the condition of the account |
| canceled check | check that has been paid by the bank |
| bank reconciliation | statement showing how a check register balance and a bank statement balance are brought into agreement |
| outstanding check | check given to the payee but not yet returned to the bank for payment |
| service charge | fee charged for checking account services |