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JSHalleck
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Credit card payment made by credit not payment

Hello, apologies if this is a second post but I changed the username from the former bookkeeper and I can’t find the post.

 

The last bookkeeper incorrectly recorded two “payments” to the credit card as credits rather than payments. I have no idea how she reconciled statements and didn’t catch this but she did something. I’m trying to unravel this mess, but not sure the easiest method to fix. The payments due are showing up in my pay bills window. I have confirmed we did make the 2 payments. Can I void these credits and make the payments dating them correctly?

 

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RheaMaeH
QuickBooks Team

Credit card payment made by credit not payment

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, ktomari. We appreciate your patience regarding the duplicate post and understand the frustration you're experiencing with the incorrectly recorded credit card payments. I'm here to guide you through resolving this situation efficiently and accurately.

 

Yes, you can void the incorrect credit entries and record the correct payments using the write checks feature with the proper dates in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). Let me walk you through the process step by step.

 

To void the incorrect credit entries, here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Lists menu and select Chart of Accounts.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093507.png
  2. Locate the credit card account associated with the incorrect credit entries and double-click on it.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093525.png
  3. Find and right-click on each entry, then choose Edit Credit Card Charge.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093539.png
  4. At the top of the transaction window, tap Void in the Delete dropdown and select Save & New.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093554.png

 

Next, let's record the correct payments by creating a write check:

 

  1. Navigate the Banking menu and click Write Checks.
  2. In the Bank Account field, choose the account from which the payment was made.
  3. Under the Expenses tab, select your credit card account from the Account dropdown menu.
  4. Once done, hit the Select & New.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 094935.png

 

Finally, let's perform a mini reconciliation up to the date before the error. Before proceeding, please ensure you have the ending balance from your last successful reconciliation. This will provide us with a clean starting point.

 

  1. Navigate to the Banking menu and select Reconcile.
  2. Choose the credit card account that contains the transactions needing reconciliation.
  3. In the Statement Date field, enter an off-cycle date between your last reconciliation and the next scheduled one.
  4. In the Ending Balance field, input the balance from your last successful reconciliation, then click Continue.
  5. In the Reconcile window, check off the transactions you are fixing and re-reconciling.
  6. Make sure the Difference field shows $0.00.
  7. When everything looks good, select Reconcile Now.

 

Additionally, refer to this article to learn what to do if your accounts don't match your bank statements at the end of reconciliation: Fix issues when you're reconciling in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

I hope this guidance helps you resolve the issue with your credit card payments. Remember, accuracy in financial records is crucial, and we're here to support you in maintaining that accuracy. If you encounter difficulties following these steps or have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're committed to ensuring your QuickBooks experience is smooth and precise.

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RheaMaeH
QuickBooks Team

Credit card payment made by credit not payment

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, ktomari. We appreciate your patience regarding the duplicate post and understand the frustration you're experiencing with the incorrectly recorded credit card payments. I'm here to guide you through resolving this situation efficiently and accurately.

 

Yes, you can void the incorrect credit entries and record the correct payments using the write checks feature with the proper dates in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). Let me walk you through the process step by step.

 

To void the incorrect credit entries, here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Lists menu and select Chart of Accounts.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093507.png
  2. Locate the credit card account associated with the incorrect credit entries and double-click on it.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093525.png
  3. Find and right-click on each entry, then choose Edit Credit Card Charge.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093539.png
  4. At the top of the transaction window, tap Void in the Delete dropdown and select Save & New.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 093554.png

 

Next, let's record the correct payments by creating a write check:

 

  1. Navigate the Banking menu and click Write Checks.
  2. In the Bank Account field, choose the account from which the payment was made.
  3. Under the Expenses tab, select your credit card account from the Account dropdown menu.
  4. Once done, hit the Select & New.
    Screenshot 2024-12-22 094935.png

 

Finally, let's perform a mini reconciliation up to the date before the error. Before proceeding, please ensure you have the ending balance from your last successful reconciliation. This will provide us with a clean starting point.

 

  1. Navigate to the Banking menu and select Reconcile.
  2. Choose the credit card account that contains the transactions needing reconciliation.
  3. In the Statement Date field, enter an off-cycle date between your last reconciliation and the next scheduled one.
  4. In the Ending Balance field, input the balance from your last successful reconciliation, then click Continue.
  5. In the Reconcile window, check off the transactions you are fixing and re-reconciling.
  6. Make sure the Difference field shows $0.00.
  7. When everything looks good, select Reconcile Now.

 

Additionally, refer to this article to learn what to do if your accounts don't match your bank statements at the end of reconciliation: Fix issues when you're reconciling in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

I hope this guidance helps you resolve the issue with your credit card payments. Remember, accuracy in financial records is crucial, and we're here to support you in maintaining that accuracy. If you encounter difficulties following these steps or have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're committed to ensuring your QuickBooks experience is smooth and precise.

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