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Outline example:

I. Balancing a checkbook

A. Open your check register

1. Verify all check numbers

a. Verify no check numbers were duplicated

b. Verify no check numbers were skipped

B. Open your bank statement

1. Put canceled checks in sequence

2. Compare amounts on checks to those in register

a. Correct any mistakes in register

b. Indicate those check numbers cashed

(1) Mark off check number on the statement

(a) Verify amount of check

(i) Highlight discrepancies on statement

(aa) Enter figures on back

(ii) Enter missing check numbers on back with amounts

(aa) Identify missing check numbers in register

(bb) Verify those check numbers were not cashed previously