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Talks: Checks A to Z

A check is a unique financial instrument in which ownership can be transferred through an endorsement on the back of the item. This program explores who is authorized to endorse a check, as well as where and how endorsements must be properly placed to ensure validity and compliance. Designed to clarify a process that often leads to errors and exceptions, this session provides practical guidance to help reduce risk and ensure checks are endorsed correctly the first time.
Upcoming
Beginner Friendly
DATE

Thursday, June 4, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

INSTRUCTOR

Deborah Crawford

FORMAT

Webinar

$299.00 or 1 Token

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

  • Customer Service
  • Deposit
  • Teller
  • Transaction Compliance
  • Branch Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Deposit Operations Manager/Specialist
  • Private Banker
  • Teller

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We’ll also look at what happens if a check is not properly endorsed, when it may be best not to accept a check at all due to missing or problematic endorsements, why business checks should not be deposited into personal accounts, and why less cash is not given on business accounts. Many “tricky” issues will be discussed, including deceased account holders, business accounts, endorsements for minors, income tax check endorsements, trustee endorsements, and endorsements by powers of attorney. Learn the safe way to handle checks and ensure that both you and your financial institution are protected from loss on negotiable instruments. You won’t want to miss this session! The information provided will build confidence and provide a thorough understanding of the legal issues surrounding endorsements.

What You'll Learn

You Will Learn:

  •  Who is the person entitled to endorse the check?
  •  What is a valid endorsement?
  • Bearer versus Order Checks
  • Who is the holder of a check and what is the holder in due course?
  • Endorsements for minors, fiduciaries, business accounts
  • Check cashing issues for business accounts
  • Deceased payees on checks
  • Postdated, stale dated, erasures, alterations and more lessons we need to learn
  • Why we absolutely do not give cash back, cash or deposit into personal accounts checks made payable to a business

Who Should Attend

This informative session is for tellers, head tellers, cashiers, managers, branch operations, bookkeeping, compliance officers who okay checks and deposit representatives who work with checks and accounts.
Deborah Crawford

Instructor Bio

Deborah Crawford is the President of Gettechnical Inc., a Florida based training company. She specializes in the deposit side of the financial institution and is an instructor on IRAs, BSA, Deposit Regulations and opening account procedures. She was formerly with Hibernia National Bank (now Capital One) and has bachelor's and master's degrees from Louisiana State University. She has 35+ years of combined teaching and banking experience.

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