Maintenance should include

• keeping check registers or stubs up-to-date
• balancing an account against a monthly statement
• identifying the main tools and concepts related to a checking account, such as
  • signature card

• deposit
• endorsement
• check stub
• check register
• check writing
• stop payment
• overdraft
• postdating
• check processing
• bank statement
• online bill pay
• service charge
• using digital account reconciliation tools.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the importance of a signature card?
• Why do banks have service charges? What are examples of service charges?
• Who should be permitted to endorse checks?
• How can one prevent overdrawing an account?
• What is the problem with postdating a check?
• What is the procedure for balancing a checking account to a monthly bank statement?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of electronic banking?