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Voiding transactions from a close book will cause a discrepancy in your current period. You'll want to consult your accountant before voiding your check.
Below are the steps to void a check:
You can refer to this awesome article for more information about editing close books: Edit your closed books.
We also a page on reports and accounting that I'm sure you'll find helpful. It contains articles and steps related to managing reports.
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How can I void a check from a prior closed period. I do not want to reissue the check. I have made a general journal entry to correct the expense but how do I correct the outstanding check so the reconciliation process will balance? Thank you!
Thanks for joining the Community, JC125.
You can void checks from your Check screen.
Here's how:
It's also recommended that you work with an accounting professional when considering voiding checks from previous periods which are closed. If you're in need of one, there's an awesome tool on our website called Find a ProAdvisor. All ProAdvisors listed there are QuickBooks-certified and able to provide helpful insights for driving your business's success.
I've included a detailed resource about voiding checks which may come in handy moving forward: How to void or delete a check
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Confirm that your journal entry has your bank account as the debit entry. Then, when you reconcile the bank account, clear both the voided check and the deposit (they will net to zero).
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