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SunshineBe77829
October 26, 2020
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Reversing a voided check

  • October 26, 2020
  • 3 replies
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I sent out check #1 to Acme Co. Two weeks later they said they didn't receive it. Lack of communication and my boss did not put a stop payment on it at the bank, but I did void it in QB Desktop. I sent a replacement check (#2) to Acme Co. One month later, I received the bank statement and Acme Co. has cashed check #1. They have not received check #2, so we put a stop payment on it. But now, how do I resolve this in QB to show the correct check # that was cashed? I already voided check #1. Should I try to delete check #1, void check #2, and then enter check #1 again? Will QB allow me to do this? Or is there a better way to do this?  

Best answer by MJoy_D

Let me help you enter your checks, @SunshineBe77829.

 

You can delete those checks and then reenter the correct one. Make sure to set the date on when it has been issued. 

 

To delete a check:

  1. Go to the Banking menu, click Use Register, and then select the account.
  2. Select the check in the register, click the Edit menu, and click Delete Check.
  3. Click OK or Record to save the changes.

To write a check:

  1. Go to the Banking menu and select Write Checks.
  2. Provide all the necessary information. 
  3. Click Save & Close once you're done.

Check this article for more information: Create, modify, and print checks.

 

Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with your checks. I'm always here to help. Have a wonderful day!

3 replies

MJoy_D
MJoy_DQuickBooks TeamAnswer
QuickBooks Team
October 26, 2020

Let me help you enter your checks, @SunshineBe77829.

 

You can delete those checks and then reenter the correct one. Make sure to set the date on when it has been issued. 

 

To delete a check:

  1. Go to the Banking menu, click Use Register, and then select the account.
  2. Select the check in the register, click the Edit menu, and click Delete Check.
  3. Click OK or Record to save the changes.

To write a check:

  1. Go to the Banking menu and select Write Checks.
  2. Provide all the necessary information. 
  3. Click Save & Close once you're done.

Check this article for more information: Create, modify, and print checks.

 

Let me know if there's anything that I can help you with your checks. I'm always here to help. Have a wonderful day!

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    SunshineBe77829Author
    October 27, 2020

    MaryJoyD, 

     

    Thank you so much for confirming that process. Worked like a charm!

    MariaSoledadG
    MariaSoledadGQuickBooks Team
    QuickBooks Team
    October 27, 2020

    We're glad that the steps provided by @MJoy_D worked, SunshineBe77829.

     

    You can always post your questions here in the Community and we're always right here to help you in any way.

     

    Thank you so much for trusting QuickBooks. Have a great day.

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    hendryprop
    March 14, 2022

    We made a stop payment on a check after calling the bank to confirm that the check had not cleared.  I voided the check in our register at that point however, once we received our recent bank statement it showed the check had cleared 4 days prior to my phone call to the bank placing the stop payment on the check.  Can I delete the voided check and rewrite the same check in my register?  What is the best way to fix this for a clean audit in the future?

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    Chirobookkeeper
    January 17, 2023

    a cheque that was voided in error from a reconciled month, is now creating all my prior reconciliations incorrect as well.  Am i able to reverse the void?  Is so, can i get specific details.  I really dont want to un-reconcile right back to april

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    Mich_S
    Level 5
    January 17, 2023

    Sadly, you cannot reverse a voided check.  You can only recreate it.  If you need the information from it, in order to recreate it, you can check the history or audit log to find the info. 


    I've got some tips to provide on how to manage voided checks in QuickBooks Desktop, @Chirobookkeeper. 

     

    I agree with Just me. Checks that have been voided can no longer be reversed. Instead, you can recreate them. Here's how:

     

    1. Open the Banking menu.
    2. Go to Write Checks.
    3. Fill in all the necessary information.
    4. Once done, click on Save & Close.

     

    See more information about handling checks using this module: Create, modify, and print checks in QuickBooks Desktop.

     

    Additionally, you may run the Audit Trail report for you to find out the check details. You'll want to make sure all of it is accurate to keep the account in order.

     

    Lastly, I'm adding these links that you may find helpful when personalizing reports and resolving account balance differences.

     

     

    Please let us know if this goes. We're here to assist you further if you have other concerns about checks or QuickBooks. Have a good one!

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