CASHBOOK RECONCILIATION
Updated March 18, 2004 at 8:23 a.m.

GENERAL KEY AND STANDARD USAGE

CONTENTS

(1)  CASHBOOK RECONCILIATION

(2)  HOW TO USE CASHBOOK RECONCILIATION


(1)
CASHBOOK RECONCILIATION




MC OFFICE Main Menu





Accounting Main Menu (07)


(1.1)
05. Maintain Checking Account
(1.2)
06. Re-Issue Checks
(1.3)
07. Reconciliation

SET UP TO USE

Determine at which financial institution will the various cashbook custodial accounts be held. The financial institution will need to be assigned a code number.
What is the assigned account number at the financial institution for the account to be used by the MC OFFICE Software package.
Set up the financial institution, code number, name, and address. Then add the account numbers and which MC OFFICE Software package will use the account. Enter the type of account and the statement cutoff date.
Within each MC OFFICE Software package linking to the Cashbook Reconciliation program, the transactions passing to the account must be indicated as to which financial institution and account the transaction will be posted.
(1.4)
10. Bank Codes & Accounts




Bank Codes & Accounts Screen Display (07.10)


(1.4.1)
<SCF3>HELP




Bank Codes & Accounts Screen Display (07.10.<SCF3>)


(1.4.2)
<F7>ADD




Bank Maintenance Screen Display (07.10.<F7>)


Bank Maintenance Partial Screen
Display (07.10.<F7>.<PKG>)
Bank Maintenance Partial Screen Display
(07.10.<F7>.<PKG>.<CTL>)
Bank Maintenance Partial Screen Display
(07.10.<F7>.<PKG>.<CTL>.<TYPE>)
Bank Maintenance Partial Screen Display
(07.10.<F7>.<PKG>.<CTL>.<TYPE>.<STDAY>)


Within each MC OFFICE Software package that links to the Cashbook Reconciliation program, the transactions that will pass to the account must be indicated as to which financial institution and account the transaction will be posted.

These accounts are set up from the path: 07. ACCOUNTING on the Main Menu, then on the Accounting menu selection 10. BANK CODES & ACCOUNTS.

Determine the date you want to begin using the package. If possible, wait until the cut-off date for the checking account statement before starting. When the General Ledger account is set up and linked to the various MC OFFICE Software packages, the data will commence transferring over.

Set up the Bank Codes and Accounts (07.10). The General Ledger Interface (07.09.01) for the custodial accounts cannot be set up until after the Bank Codes are set up.

Review the General Ledger Interface accounts to assure all custodial accounts are set up with the correct Bank Code.

(1.4.3)
Contra Accounts


(2)
HOW TO USE CASHBOOK RECONCILIATION

(2.1)
05. Maintain Checking Account




Maintain Checking Account Screen Display (07.05)


The screen displays for all of these transactions are the same. Refer to the TRAN TYPE column for indication of transaction type.



The advance of corporate funds for negative escrow balances will be entered here for the escrow T&I accounts for various investors.


The balance will also be displayed.


(2.1.1)
<F8>VIEW ACCOUNT




View Account Screen Display (07.05.<F8>)


(2.2)
06. Re-Issue Checks




Re-Issue Checks Screen Display (07.06)



Enter the check numbers used when aligning the checks for printing.


When the various packages process checks, the question is asked if the checks printed correctly. If reprinting is indicated, the program will automatically enter the check numbers to be voided. No need to enter them manually in this option.


(2.3)
07. Reconciliation




Reconciliation Main Menu (07.07)


STEPS TO USING THE
Cashbook Reconciliation Program

When the checking account statement is received, enter the Cashbook Reconciliation program (07.07.01). Enter the statement period the checking account statement is covering and the balance from the checking account statement.
Enter the balance from your checkbook, as of the date of the checking account statement. This will be the balance on the trial balance for that custodial account of the same date as the statement. This is done the first time only.
Check your deposits with the checking account statement to make sure each deposit has been properly credited. If the deposits are correct, close the deposits, <SF7>.
Review the checks processed by the bank or credit union. Mark the checks that have been paid. Since most checks issued will be paid, update all by pressing <SF7>. Next, remove the X-Paid for the checks that have not cleared the account.
Return to the Cashbook Reconciliation screen. If the custodial account balance equals the checking account statement, print the statement.

If the account does not balance, determine why. Make any adjustments for automatic transfers where no check was written, any credit card deductions, fees, or errors on checks.

Print the Monthly Reconciliation and retain for auditors. File the checks and deposits.
Now the account is balanced, close the checking account. The ending balance is transferred automatically as the beginning balance for the next checking account statement period.

The date is updated for the next checking account statement date.


Checking accounts should be balanced every period. If no checks are written from the account, there could still be deposits and transfers by staff or wire.


(2.3.1)
01. Monthly Reconciliation




Monthly Reconciliation Screen Display (07.07.01)



When first beginning, you would enter the ending balance from your last/previous bank statement.



The Cashbook Reconciliation program will be active from the time Bank Codes (07.10) are set up identifying the accounts for the various MC OFFICE Software.


(2.3.1.1)
<SF6>DEPOSITS




Deposits Detail Screen Display (07.07.01.<SF6>)


Deposits Detail Partial Screen Display (07.07.01.<SF6>.<F6>)

For the various Loan Servicing P&I control’s accounts this will be the daily total amount deposited to the 2 INTEREST DUE and 4 PRINCIPAL RECEIVABLE defined in the General Ledger Interface.

It would be the total for the day’s activity of escrow funds received in the 5 ESCROW PAYABLE if this is the T&I control custodial account.


(2.3.1.1.1)
<SF4>SHOW SUMMARY




Deposits Detail (Show Summary) Screen Display (07.07.01.<SF6>.<SF4>)


(2.3.1.2)
<SF7>CHECKS




Checks Summary Screen Display (07.07.01.<SF7>)



For the various LS control's bank accounts, this will be the total amount disbursed for the day. The report will indicate CHK OUT. Only the check-writing Contra LS Account will indicate the actual check number.


Checks Summary Partial Screen Display (07.07.01.<SF7>.<F6>)

(2.3.2)
02. Account Exceptions




Account Exceptions Screen Display (07.07.02)



Use this to verify the activity for the month is completed.


(2.3.3)
03. Report of Accounts




Report of Accounts Main Menu (07.07.03)


(2.3.3.1)
01. Accounts Not Balanced


Accounts Not Balanced Sample Report (07.07.03.01.<P>)


(2.3.3.2)
02. Missing Checks-Void-Re-Is




Missing Checks-Void-Re-Issued Print Screen (07.07.03.02)



Missing Checks-Void-Re-Issued Sample Report (07.07.03.02.<P>)


(2.3.3.3)
03. Checks Not Paid/Cleared




Checks Not Paid/Cleared Print Screen (07.07.03.03)



Checks Not Paid/Cleared Sample Report (07.07.03.03.<P>)


(2.3.3.4)
04. Checks Paid (Date Range)




Checks Paid (Date Range) Print Screen (07.07.03.04)



Check Paid (Date Range) Sample Report (07.07.03.04.<P>)


The voided and canceled checks will be omitted from the Checks Not Paid/Cleared list but will be included on the Checks Paid list.


(2.3.3.5)
05. Deposit List (Date Range)




Deposit List (Date Range) Print Screen (07.07.03.05)



Deposit List (Date Range) Sample Report (07.07.03.05.<P>)


(2.3.3.6)
06. Unmatched Items




Unmatched Items Print Screen (07.07.03.06)



Unmatched Items Sample Report (07.07.03.06.<P>)


(2.3.3.7)
07. Check Register




Check Register Print Screen (07.07.03.07)



Check Register Sample Report (07.07.03.07.<P>)


(2.3.3.8)
08. List of Bank Accounts




List of Bank Accounts Print Screen (07.07.03.08)



List of Bank Accounts Sample Report (07.07.03.08.<P>)


(2.3.3.9)
09. Trial Balance




Trial Balance Print Screen (07.07.03.09)



Trial Balance Sample Report (07.07.03.09.<P>)


(2.3.3.10)
10. Monthly Reconciliation




Monthly Reconciliation Print Screen (07.07.03.10)



Monthly Reconciliation (Page 1) Sample Report (07.07.03.10.<P>)



Monthly Reconciliation - Deposits (Page 2) Sample Report (07.07.03.10.<P>)



Monthly Reconciliation - Checks (Page 3) Sample Report (07.07.03.10.<P>)


(2.3.3.11)
11. Bank Account History




Bank Account History Print Screen (07.07.03.11)



Bank Account History Sample Report (07.07.03.11.<P>)