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WHAT TO DO ABOUT ATM TRANSACTIONS
With the growing popularity of "instant cash" cards, there needs
to be a way to track these automatic transactions. Within
MoneyCounts there are two ways to distinguish between actual
checks written and ATM transactions.
The account number suffix
Choose a letter between A and I as the letter code for an
automated teller transaction. Then all you need to do when
recording the transaction in the data entry mode is add the
letter you've chosen to the end of the last transaction number
used.
For example, assume the last check recorded was number 1000.
Since then, you have made a withdrawal using an ATM machine.
When you choose transaction entry, MoneyCounts will automatically
assign the next transaction the number 1001. But, when recording
the ATM withdrawal, make the transaction number 1000A (or
whatever letter you chose to designate an ATM transaction).
There are three ways to add the letter to the end of the
transaction number. After choosing the transaction number field,
you can type in the complete transaction number (1000A). Or you
can type "-A" (or whatever letter from A to I you chose) and
MoneyCounts will automatically go back to the last transaction
number recorded and add the letter to the end, changing the
transaction number from 1000 to 1000A. Or you can simply type
"A" and MoneyCounts will respond by adding the letter entered to
the correct transaction number (1001A).
This is an easy way to track ATM transactions, because it allows
you to stay within the number sequences you have determined for
your deposits and withdrawals.
This same idea can be applied to direct deposits of paychecks and
payments that you have automatically deposited to or deducted
from your checking account. Just designate a letter for each
type of transaction and include it in the transaction number.
The separate number sequence
The second and perhaps simpler method involves using a range of
transaction numbers for your ATM and related transactions.
Ideally this should be a series of numbers that will
automatically let you know that the transaction belongs to the
ATM group.
For example, assume that you use numbers that are less than 20000
to accommodate your checks and deposits. Begin entering your ATM
transactions with transaction number 80000. Anytime you see a
transaction with a number in the 80000 series, you'll know it's
an ATM transaction.