How to Balance Your Checkbook
Balance Checking Account

1. List All Outstanding Deposits
Outstanding Deposit Date Amount
Total Outstanding Deposit:
$
2. List All Outstanding Checks
Outstanding Check # Amount
Total Checks Outstanding:
$
3. List All Fees and Charges
Statement Fees/Charges Date Amount
$
4. List All Dividends
Statement Dividends Date Amount
$
If It Doesn't Balance
  • Check your math in steps 1-9.
  • Make sure that the dollar amounts of the withdrawals listed in this statement are the same as those recorded in your check register.
  • Check your math in your register.
  • Make sure that the dollar amounts of the deposits listed in this statement are the same as those recorded in your check register.
5. Enter the last "New Balance" on this statement : $
6. Add the Total Outstanding Deposits (see 1) :+ $
7. Subtract the Total Outstanding Checks (see 2) :
This is your Adjusted Statement Balance :
$
8. Enter your last balance from your check register : $
9. Subtract the Total Fees/Charges (see 3) : $
Balance: $
Add the Total Dividends (see 3) :+ $
This is your Adjusted Register Balance : $

Your Adjusted Statement Balance should equal your Adjusted Register Balance
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