| A | B |
| Checking account | a bank account from which payment can be ordered by depositor |
| Endorsement | A signature |
| Blank endorsement | endorser's signature |
| Special endorsement | indicating a new ownership of check |
| restrictive endorsement | restricting further use of the check |
| postdated check | future date on check |
| bank statement | Reports of deposits, withdrawals, and bank balance |
| dishonored check | a check a bank refuses to pay |
| electric funds transfer | computerized cash payment system |
| petty cash | an amount of cash kept on hand |