Unpresented cheques are cheques_________
That have been recorded in the cash book but not by the bank
That have been received by the bank, but not recorded in the cash book
Returned by the bank
Written but not handed over to customers
Correct answer is A
Unpresented cheques are cheques which have not yet cleared through the banking system. It is a term used in the preparation of a bank reconciliation statement. For example, if a business writes a cheque, it will post it to its cash book that day and then send it on to its supplier.