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cybtekinc
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A check of $5000 was paid to a vendor that was never cashed because they declared bankruptcy.  Now my QuicKBooks says my checking account has $5000 less than the actual balance. 

 

I think if I void the check and then credit my BAD DEBT account I may resolve the problem.  Any thoughts?

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Best answer August 18, 2023

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JaeAnnC
QuickBooks Team

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Thanks for getting back to us for your follow-up concern, @cybtekinc. I'll be happy to outline the steps to handle the bill showing as payable after voiding the uncashed check in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

In some cases, you may have balances as a result of voiding a bill payment. To resolve this, let's create a general journal entry (JE) to write off the amount. Before doing so, I suggest seeking an accountant's advice to ensure your books are accurate.

 

First, create an appropriate JE. Please refer to the steps below.

 

  1. Go to the Company menu and select Make General Journal Entries.
  2. In the Make General Journal Entries window, modify the date and fill in the entry number if necessary.
  3. Select the Account field and click Accounts Payable from the dropdown list.
  4. Enter the amount under the Debit column and pick the vendor name in the Name column.
  5. In the following line, select the offset account and enter the amount under the Credit column. Then, hit Save & Close.

Once done, apply the JE to the existing credit. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Vendors menu and click Pay Bills.
  2. Select the bill and click Set Credits.
  3. Choose the available credit under the Credits tab and click Done.
  4. Hit Save & Close.

Furthermore, gaining an overview of your sales and expenses is a breeze if you generate reports. Doing so provides details about outstanding bills and their due dates, as well as all the transactions associated with each vendor.

 

Please don't hesitate to swing by the Community whenever you need additional help writing off vendor balances. It's always our priority to address your concerns. Take care and have a good one!

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Tori B
QuickBooks Team

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Hey there, @cybtekinc

 

Thanks for taking the time to reach out to the QuickBooks Community. 

 

You can void the check, and the balance will be credited back into your checking account. I've included some steps to void a check below. 

 

  1. Open the transaction.
  2. Select the Edit menu, then Void Bill/Void Bill Pmt-Check.

 

For additional information about this process, check out Void or delete a bill or bill payment check

 

However, if you feel you need further guidance, I recommend connecting with your accounting professional. Your accountant can review your account and let you know the best way to handle the funds based on your business needs. If you don't have an accountant, don't sweat it. You can find one here in our Resource Center

 

Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I'm always around to lend a hand. Take care!

 

cybtekinc
Level 1

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But that means there will be $5000 owed to the Vendor that no longer exists.  How do I take care of that?

JaeAnnC
QuickBooks Team

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Thanks for getting back to us for your follow-up concern, @cybtekinc. I'll be happy to outline the steps to handle the bill showing as payable after voiding the uncashed check in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

In some cases, you may have balances as a result of voiding a bill payment. To resolve this, let's create a general journal entry (JE) to write off the amount. Before doing so, I suggest seeking an accountant's advice to ensure your books are accurate.

 

First, create an appropriate JE. Please refer to the steps below.

 

  1. Go to the Company menu and select Make General Journal Entries.
  2. In the Make General Journal Entries window, modify the date and fill in the entry number if necessary.
  3. Select the Account field and click Accounts Payable from the dropdown list.
  4. Enter the amount under the Debit column and pick the vendor name in the Name column.
  5. In the following line, select the offset account and enter the amount under the Credit column. Then, hit Save & Close.

Once done, apply the JE to the existing credit. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Vendors menu and click Pay Bills.
  2. Select the bill and click Set Credits.
  3. Choose the available credit under the Credits tab and click Done.
  4. Hit Save & Close.

Furthermore, gaining an overview of your sales and expenses is a breeze if you generate reports. Doing so provides details about outstanding bills and their due dates, as well as all the transactions associated with each vendor.

 

Please don't hesitate to swing by the Community whenever you need additional help writing off vendor balances. It's always our priority to address your concerns. Take care and have a good one!

Rainflurry
Level 13

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@cybtekinc 

 

The advice from @JaeAnnC is very wrong.  I can't imagine why anyone marked that response as having solved your issue.  The journal entry provided will take another $5K out of your bank account and not reverse the bill.  

 

The proper way to handle this depends on a couple of things:

1) Are you on accrual basis or cash basis? 

2) Was the bill entered in 2023 or a previous year?  

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