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bcschoolsports
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How should I record a cheque received from a supplier for an adjustment to an bill that we have already paid.

We paid a bill to a supplier. They decided to amend the bill to a lesser amount They have reimbursed us by cheque. How should I record this?

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Jayson_E
QuickBooks Team

How should I record a cheque received from a supplier for an adjustment to an bill that we have already paid.

Hi bcschoolsports, you can create a Supplier credit to offset the original expense, then link it to a Bank deposit via Accounts Payable (A/P) to record a cheque refund from your supplier for an already-paid bill adjustment.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the +Create button > Bank deposit.
  2. Fill in the required fields, such as Bank Account and Supplier name, then select Accounts Payable (A/P) from the ACCOUNT field in the Add funds to this deposit dropdown.
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  3. Enter the refund amount. You can also include a description like "refund adjustment bill #123" and click Save and close from the Save and new dropdown.

 

After that, create a supplier credit by going to the +Create button > Supplier credit. Select a Supplier, enter the refund amount, and use the same expense account as the original bill. Then, click Save and close.
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Lastly, link the Bank deposit and Supplier credit so they don't show as open balances. Go to +Create> Pay bills. Filter to show all dates/open items, check the box for the deposit (it appears as an open bill), enter the full credit in the CREDIT APPLIED field, and once done, click Save.
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This process maintains your original bill, accurately reduces expenses, and clears all balances effectively.

 

If you have other concerns, feel free to add a reply below.

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