Change a check date in Payroll
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Choose an option below based on the status of the checks you need to change.

 

Check didn't post, status of Printed

To correct a check that you printed with the wrong Check Date but didn't post, reprint the check with the correct Check Date

Check posted, status of Posted or Accrued

  1. Void the check with the following check box selections:
    • Retain this check as new
    • Use original accounting date
    • Use original check date
  2. Process the check in Enter Checks.
  3. Print the check with the correct Check Date. Don't select the Reprint checks box, because reprinting automatically selects other checks in the new file.
    1. Select Tasks, Print Checks.
    2. Select the Bank account and then type the correct Check date.
    3. Type the Starting check number for this check.
    4. Click Ranges and select the check. Click OK.
    5. Click Start.

Check with a status of Manual

  1. Void the check with the following check box selections depending on whether you posted the check or not:
    • If you posted the check, void it with the following options:
      • Retain this check as new
      • Use original accounting date
      • Use original check date
    • If you didn't post the check, void it with the following option:
      • Retain this check as new
  2. Process the check in Enter Checks.
  3. Click Manual and assign the correct check date and check number.
  4. Click Accept Check.
  5. Click Finish.
  6. Post check as needed
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