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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
When a person is reconciling a checking account and notices that the balance in the checkbook does not match the balance on the statement from the bank, which action is it appropriate for the person to take first?
Adjust the balance in the checkbook so it is the same as the bank's balance.
Determine that checks already written have cleared.
Notify the bank in writing to adjust the statement.
Deposit sufficient funds to adjust the balance in the checkbook to match the bank's balance.
A person is depositing $20 in cash and a check for $50. On the checking account deposit slip, the person should
subtract any recent credit card purchases
indicate what bank issued the check that is being deposited.
indicate the amount of money that is currently in the checking account as well as in a savings account to cover the check.
list the cash deposit separately from the check as well as the total of the deposit.
Ian's employer electronically places Ian's paycheck directly into his bank checking account every pay period. In what column on Ian's bank statement will he find these transactions?
Withdrawals and debits
Deposits and credits
Balances and transfers
Deposits and credits
On Monday, Joe's debit card was stolen and was used to make a $1000 purchase the same day. Tuesday he notices the charge and reports the stolen card to the bank. How much of the fraudulent purchase could he legally be liable for?
$50 because he reported the missing card within 2 days
$500 dollars because he reported it within 2 months of receiving the bank statement
Banks are allowed to charge as much as they want
All of it because the purchase happened before he reported the card missing
If a person makes a deposit of $10,000 or more into a bank account, the bank must notify the
Federal Reserve Board.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
You have a checking account balance of $100 and you deposit a personal $200 check from your brother in your checking account. When will you be able to spend $150 on your debit card?
2 to 7 days later, depending on your bank's check clearance policy
The same day as the $200 deposit
On the day you make your next deposit
After receiving a checking account statement at the end of the month
Consumer finance companies, which are often advertised on TV, are also known as:
Small loan companies
Banks
Savings and loan associations
Low interest lenders
Paty is selling her car through a newspaper advertisement. When she finds a buyer, she wants a form of payment which is guaranteed to be good. Which form of payment would be the LEAST reliable?
Certified Check
Cash
Personal Check
All of the above are "Good as Cash" instruments
Billy has $200,000 in a savings account at Suntrust Bank. He is worried that Suntrust may go out of business. What do you tell him?
$100,000 of your money is insured by the FDIC, but you should move the rest to another bank
Don't worry, all of your money is insured by the FDIC
Withdraw all of your money as quickly as possible, and place it in a more reliable bank
Use your savings to purchase Suntrust stock, which is insured by the FDIC
The NCUA insures accounts in
Commercial banks
Brokerage firms
Online Bank
Credit Union
Frankie's savings account has earned a lot of interest. He wants to know if he must pay taxes on the interest earned. What would the IRS tell him?
It depends on whether he uses a bank or a credit union
Savings account interest is taxable
Interest earned on savings accounts is not taxable
A sales tax will be charged on the interest earned
When James received his paycheck, he planned to cash it at a check cashing store. You advise not to use a check cashing store. Why?
He could save money by cashing it at his own bank
They typically require a two day waiting period before giving cash
There is likely to be a ceiling on the size of the check he can cash
They generally require a co-signer
Which of the following actions would help if your bank has made an error?
Comparison shopping for the best savings rates
purchasing overdraft protection from your bank
Opening a home equity line of credit
regular reconciliation of your check register
Kenny tries to deposit a check at the bank, but the teller gives the check back and says it is missing an endorsement. What does the teller mean?
Kenny did not sign the back of the check
The check was made out to "cash"
The account does not have sufficient funds
The check does not have the amount written in words
Which financial product typically pays the highest rate of interest?
Money Market Account
Savings Account
Checking Account
Certificate of deposit
Which financial product does NOT pay interest?
Certificate of deposit
Common stock
Money market account
Bank
Financial services and products generally offered by banks and credit unions include:
Tax return preparation
Real estate listings
Savings and loans
Legal services
Which order would make these assets listed from most liquid to illiquid? (1) Savings Account Balance (2) Certificate of Deposit (3) Cash (4)House.
3124
1234
4312
2341
The financial institution where Ms. Sanchez has her checking account will continue to pay out money for the checks she writes as long as:
She maintains a good record of deposits and handles her account responsibly
The financial institution has sufficient funds
There is enough money in Ms. Sanchezs account to cover the amount of the checks
She uses checks from her checkbook
Your friend already has an emergency fund and is saving for retirement, but now she would like to start a college fund for her daughter. She wants her money to grow, and wants to save money on her taxes. What do you recommend she consider for her daughter's college fund?
A Roth IRA
A 401(k) plan
A 529 Plan
A savings account
