Audience: Admin, Finance
Type: Task
Reference
For system behavior and rules, see
SmartBooks Documentation – Section 4: Vendor and Bill Management
Purpose
Void Check allows you to cancel a previously recorded check that should no longer be considered valid.
Voiding a check updates accounting records and prevents the check from being treated as a completed payment.
How to Access
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Go to SmartBooks
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Click Checks
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Open the Check Record
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Click Void Check
URL format:https://app.thulo.com/{tenantname}/ps/admin/accounting/checks
Voiding a Check
To void a check:
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Open the check record
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Review the check details
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Click Void Check
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Confirm the action
Once voided:
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The payment is reversed in accounting
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Vendor balances are updated accordingly
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The check cannot be used again
Nepal Context Note (Important)
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Check printing is not applicable in Nepal
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Voiding is used only for accounting correction
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Physical checks issued by banks must be handled outside SmartBooks
Important Notes
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Voiding a check affects reports and balances
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Voided checks remain visible for audit purposes
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This action cannot be undone
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Only authorized users should void checks
When to Use This
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When a check was issued incorrectly
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When a check is lost or cancelled
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When correcting payment entry errors
Related Articles
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Create new Check & Print
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Reprint Check
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Pay Bill with Check
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Reconcile an account
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