When preparing a deposit slip, you should:

Preparing a deposit slip properly ensures that the transaction is processed efficiently and accurately. The correct approach is to prepare separate deposit slips if there are more checks than can fit on each form. This is important because each deposit slip has a limited capacity for checks, and attempting to fit too many checks onto one slip can lead to errors and complications during processing. Separate slips for each group of checks help maintain organization and ensure that each check is accounted for correctly, simplifying the reconciliation process as well.

While it is also necessary to consider how to handle coins, bills, and the order of checks, these practices, while helpful, do not address the fundamental need for clarity and accuracy in the deposit slip process. Hence, the choice of preparing separate deposit slips for too many checks directly addresses the requirement for correct bank reporting and transaction documentation.