Cheque Presented for Clearing — Outward
A customer deposits a cheque drawn on another bank; the amount is credited pending clearance.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outward Clearing Suspense (Asset) | Asset (+) | 3,500.00 | - |
| Customer Deposit Account (Provisional Credit) | Liability (+) | - | 3,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Cheques presented for clearing are provisionally credited to the customer's account but held in a clearing suspense until the paying bank confirms payment. The suspense is cleared when the clearing cycle confirms honor or return. Provisional credits are restricted until clearance.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Cheque clearing in Jordan is processed through the Jordan Automated Clearing House (JACH). In Oracle FLEXCUBE, 'CLTD' transaction handles outward cheque presentation. The clearing cycle typically takes 1-2 business days. The customer can only withdraw the funds after the clearing suspense is cleared.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify that customers cannot draw against provisional cheque credits before clearance (no kiting risk). Returned cheques (NSF) must trigger immediate reversal of the provisional credit. Outstanding clearing suspense items older than 3 business days require investigation.
📄 Required Documentation
Original cheque, deposit slip, JACH batch submission confirmation, and clearing outcome notification.
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