What is a Checkbook Register?

A checkbook register is a form that accompanies checks for the purpose of tracking and balancing checking accounts. A checkbook register normally comes as a small booklet that can be inserted into a checkbook cover along with checks. There are specific fields included on the checkbook register form that help account holders track their spending and balance their checkbook. The specific fields included on a checkbook register are designed to record detailed information. The date a transaction is made, the check number, a memo line for recording who or what a check was written for or a debit was made, and a field for recording the amount of the check or debit are common fields. An additional field to record any deposits or credits to the account and a final field for carrying a running total balance are also included. There are usually additional fields to mark indicators when each check has cleared as well as a column to mark if the purchase or expense is tax deductible. To help ...  more