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Frieaza
Level 4

Uncashed cheque

Hello, 

On September 21 2023, I wrote a reimbursement cheque to an employee for some expense she paid for.

I already closed September but today October 18 2023 she sent the cheque back o me.

The cheque did not clear during September reconciliation.

How do I void the cheque without messing  up September financial?

 

Thanks

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Best answer October 20, 2023

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Rainflurry
Level 14

Uncashed cheque

@Frieaza 

 

You don't want to void the original check, you want to reverse it on 10-18.  To do that, create a deposit dated 10-18 for the amount of the check.  Then, the next time you reconcile the bank statement, clear the deposit against the old check.  Hope that helps.   

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Rainflurry
Level 14

Uncashed cheque

@Frieaza 

 

I forgot to mention that you should assign the same account to the deposit that you assigned to the check.  That will reverse the September check entry in October.  

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Rainflurry
Level 14

Uncashed cheque

@Frieaza 

 

Sure.  A reverse JE will work great. 

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Trish_T
QuickBooks Team

Uncashed cheque

Hi Frieaza,

 

It's a pleasure to see you in Community.  Welcome!  Making changes to an entry after the books have been closed, can have a negative impact on your books.  In this situation, I encourage you to speak with an accounting professional for their expertise and best course of action.  If you don't have an accountant, we can help you locate a ProAdvisor in your local area.

 

Feel free to reach back out with other questions.  We'd be happy to help!

Rainflurry
Level 14

Uncashed cheque

@Frieaza 

 

You don't want to void the original check, you want to reverse it on 10-18.  To do that, create a deposit dated 10-18 for the amount of the check.  Then, the next time you reconcile the bank statement, clear the deposit against the old check.  Hope that helps.   

Rainflurry
Level 14

Uncashed cheque

@Frieaza 

 

I forgot to mention that you should assign the same account to the deposit that you assigned to the check.  That will reverse the September check entry in October.  

Frieaza
Level 4

Uncashed cheque

Will the reverse journal entry work as well?

 

Thanks

Rainflurry
Level 14

Uncashed cheque

@Frieaza 

 

Sure.  A reverse JE will work great. 

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