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Bank Accounts

6 May, 2015 - 17:39

The most effective tool used to control cash is a bank account. It provides a double record of all cash transactions. In order to provide effective controls on the use of bank accounts, special documents are used to evidence transactions. Signature cards are kept by the bank for all employees authorized to make withdrawals. Deposit tickets must accompany deposits, and checks must be issued for all payments. A remittance advice is sent with each payment to ensure that proper credit is recorded by creditors. Banks commonly require that a minimum balance (compensating balance) be held.