Deleting or voiding checks from a previous year

You can't delete or void checks that you did not write during your current fiscal year. You can, however, adjust your records to allocate the associated amounts to the correct accounts. Here's how:

1. Use the Reconcile Accounts window to mark as cleared any checks from a previous year that you want to delete or void.



2. Make a General Journal entry to debit your checking account for the total amount of the checks you just marked as cleared.



3. Make another General Journal entry to credit your retained earnings account for the same amount.



4. Mark the journal entries when you next reconcile your checking account.

This tip applies to:

• Bank Register window
• Reconcile Accounts window
• Spend Money window
• Transaction Journal window