what is the actual balance in my checking account and why is it important to know the actual amount in my checking account?

Blank Reconciliation Worksheet NUMBER AMOUN ENDING BALANCE SHOWN ON THE BANKS STATEMENT $967.12 6802 5804 $22.36 $23.00 PLUS DEPOSITS NOT SHOWN ON THIS STATEMENT $35.50 SUB-TOTAL $1002.62 LESS TOTAL OUTSTANDING CHECKS $45.36 EQUALS ADJUSTED ENDING BALANCE $957.26 Adjusted ending balance shown above should agree with the balance shown in your checkbook register. TOTAL $45 36 The ending balance is shown as per the bank statement on 9/30. Deposit appearing in the checkbook register but not shown in the bank statement. Deposit on 9/28 by Best Mart on account of Refund Check Therefore, the amount if $35.50 has been added with the balance in the bank statement. $45.36 has been deducted from the balance as per bank statement. Equal Adjusted Ending Blanace represents ending balance as per Checkbook Register. Note: Be sure to deduct any charges, fees, or withdrawals shown on your statement (but not in your checkbook register) that may apply to your account. Also, be sure to add any dividends or any deposits shown on your statement (but not in your checkbook register) that apply to your account. Blank Reconciliation Worksheet NUMBER AMOUN ENDING BALANCE SHOWN ON THE BANKS STATEMENT $967.12 6802 5804 $22.36 $23.00 PLUS DEPOSITS NOT SHOWN ON THIS STATEMENT $35.50 SUB-TOTAL $1002.62 LESS TOTAL OUTSTANDING CHECKS $45.36 EQUALS ADJUSTED ENDING BALANCE $957.26 Adjusted ending balance shown above should agree with the balance shown in your checkbook register. TOTAL $45 36 The ending balance is shown as per the bank statement on 9/30. Deposit appearing in the checkbook register but not shown in the bank statement. Deposit on 9/28 by Best Mart on account of Refund Check Therefore, the amount if $35.50 has been added with the balance in the bank statement. $45.36 has been deducted from the balance as per bank statement. Equal Adjusted Ending Blanace represents ending balance as per Checkbook Register. Note: Be sure to deduct any charges, fees, or withdrawals shown on your statement (but not in your checkbook register) that may apply to your account. Also, be sure to add any dividends or any deposits shown on your statement (but not in your checkbook register) that apply to your account