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308 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