To record a check in the Spend Money window

The Spend Money window should be displayed. Select the correct account. (To find the Spend Money window)

1. From the list of accounts in the upper left corner of the window, choose the checking account that will be used for this check.
2. If the check is for a person or company in your Card File, choose the appropriate card. Otherwise enter the payee's name and address in the Payee field.:
3. Review the default entries that are provided for you. Be sure the memo is short but descriptive; it can be used to identify the check in the Find Transaction window and on reports later on. Also be sure the date is correct.
4. In the Amount field, enter the amount being paid.
5. In the scrolling list in the middle of the window, allocate the payment to the proper allocation account(s). These generally are expense accounts. (In effect, you are indicating which debts are being reduced or "paid off.") Also enter the amount being paid for each allocation account.
6. Click Print if you want a printed check, or Record if you don't need a printed check at this time. If you like, you can print the check later using the Print Checks window.