Goldenseal Small Business Accounting Software Topics-- Changing a Check Number

Changing Check Numbers

How do I change the number on a check I've already written?

Goldenseal small business accounting software keeps track of the next check number for each checkbook, and fills in a number automatically. However, it is easy to change check numbers if you have to, because of a misprint or other error.

Changing Check Number-- Easy Way

The quickest way to change a check number is like this:

Choose Checking Transactions from the Bank menu.
Locate the check you'd like to change. HINT-- the Find command can find checks by number, amount or payee.
Double-click on the check number.
Type in a different number.
Hit the Enter key on your keyboard to save the record.

Changing Check Number-- Void Check

If you would like a record of the voided check, follow these steps:

Choose Checking Transactions from the Bank menu.
Locate the check you'd like to change.
Click on the Status popup field on the left side of the window, and enter Void. HINT-- If you'd like, you can enter an explanation for the voiding in the Comments field.
Hit the Enter key to save the record. Goldenseal will undo the payment made by the check.
Locate the transaction originally paid by this check.
Use the Pay Bills command to pay the item, or enter Check as a payment method to repay it.

After you follow these steps, you will have one voided check transaction for the dud check, and one for the good check.

Changing the Next Check Number

You probably will need to adjust the next check number for the checkbook, so Goldenseal will use the correct number for the next check. To do that, follow these steps:

Choose Checking from the Accounts menu.
Locate the Checking Account you'd like to change.
Click on the number next to the checkbook with the error, and type in a new next number.
Hit the Enter key on your keyboard to save the record.

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