Lesson 6.2: Activity

Practical Activity: The Printing and Voiding Cycle

Objective: Schedule a check, print it, and then void it to simulate a spoiled check.

1. Enter Transaction: Go to Transactions > Cash > Cash Disbursements.

    ◦ Check the Print box (top right).

    ◦ Payee: Select an “Other Name” (e.g., “Office Depot”).

    ◦ Amount: $50.00.

    ◦ Distribution: Office Supplies.

    ◦ Click Save.

2. Print Check: Go to Transactions > Cash > Print Checks.

    ◦ Select the check you just entered.

    ◦ Click GENERATE CHECKS.

    ◦ Select your “Operating” bank account and enter a dummy check number (e.g., 9999).

    ◦ Click PRINT CHECKS (view the PDF), then click POST CHECKS.

3. Void Check:

    ◦ Go to Transactions > Registers > Control Register.

    ◦ Filter for the Bank Account and find Check #9999.

    ◦ Click the blue CD link to open it.

    ◦ Select Void from the Options menu.

    ◦ Click Save.

4. Verify: Look at the Control Register again. Check #9999 should now show an amount of $0.00 with a Type of CD-Void.