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devonne-kahunain
Level 3

How do I get a stale check that I've voided in a current period not to change prior periods?

As a new controller to the company, I noticed that there was a stale check from 08/21. I contacted the vendor and they asked me to reissue it. I voided/reissued the check in March but now it has caused my balance sheet and my bank rec report not to tie. How can I get the system to reflect the voided checks in the current period and not go back to the original issue date?
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Best answer June 11, 2022

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katherinejoyceO
QuickBooks Team

How do I get a stale check that I've voided in a current period not to change prior periods?

Good day, @devonne-kahunain.

 

When you void transactions from a previous period, the system will void the check on the period it was written rather than the period it  was voided. Thus, causing a difference in your current period. 

 

In your case, you'll want to enter a journal entry dated the same date as the original check.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Click + New, then select Journal entry.
  2. On the first line, select the other account you're moving money to or from in the Account field. Depending on if you need to debit or credit the account on the first line, enter the same amount in the opposite column.
  3. Check the amounts - you should have the same amount in the Credit column on one line and the Debit column on the other. This means the accounts are in balance.
  4. Enter information in the memo section so you know why you made the journal entry.
  5. Select Save and new or Save and close.

 

Then, enter another journal entry dated in the current period, reversing the entry above.

 

When it's time to prepare for the next bank reconciliation, you'll need to clear the two journal entries you made above.

 

To avoid this kind of situation in the future, we encourage you to consult your accountant before you invalidate your check.

 

I'll get back to you as soon as I can should you have any additional concerns. Take care!

 

 

 

 

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katherinejoyceO
QuickBooks Team

How do I get a stale check that I've voided in a current period not to change prior periods?

Good day, @devonne-kahunain.

 

When you void transactions from a previous period, the system will void the check on the period it was written rather than the period it  was voided. Thus, causing a difference in your current period. 

 

In your case, you'll want to enter a journal entry dated the same date as the original check.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Click + New, then select Journal entry.
  2. On the first line, select the other account you're moving money to or from in the Account field. Depending on if you need to debit or credit the account on the first line, enter the same amount in the opposite column.
  3. Check the amounts - you should have the same amount in the Credit column on one line and the Debit column on the other. This means the accounts are in balance.
  4. Enter information in the memo section so you know why you made the journal entry.
  5. Select Save and new or Save and close.

 

Then, enter another journal entry dated in the current period, reversing the entry above.

 

When it's time to prepare for the next bank reconciliation, you'll need to clear the two journal entries you made above.

 

To avoid this kind of situation in the future, we encourage you to consult your accountant before you invalidate your check.

 

I'll get back to you as soon as I can should you have any additional concerns. Take care!

 

 

 

 

devonne-kahunain
Level 3

How do I get a stale check that I've voided in a current period not to change prior periods?

Thank you,  @katherinejoyceO . That's a great solution! I've worked with major accounting software programs and I've always had the ability to CHOOSE which period I want the voided check to be reflected. Thanks again. 

jamespaul
Moderator

How do I get a stale check that I've voided in a current period not to change prior periods?

Hello, devonne-kahunain.

 

I'm glad my colleague was able to help you out with the solution on managing the voided check. 

 

Please let us know if there's anything else you need help with. We're always around to assist you. 
 

 


 

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