How to Prepare a Bank Reconciliation

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Examine the bank statement balance.. Increase the bank balance for any deposits that have not posted (also known as deposits in transit).. Decrease the bank balance for all outstanding checks.

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Examine the bank statement balance.

Step 1

Examine the bank statement balance.

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Increase the bank balance for any deposits that have not posted (also known as d

Step 2

Increase the bank balance for any deposits that have not posted (also known as deposits in transit).

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Decrease the bank balance for all outstanding checks.

Step 3

Decrease the bank balance for all outstanding checks.

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Check for any errors made by the bank's processing department.

Step 4

Check for any errors made by the bank's processing department.

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Verify that all checks have posted.

Step 5

Verify that all checks have posted.

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Confirm that all deposits have posted.

Step 6

Confirm that all deposits have posted.

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Subtract any service charges and automated debits.

Step 7

Subtract any service charges and automated debits.

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Check for any errors you've made during the month.

Step 8

Check for any errors you've made during the month.

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