2.B.2.2a Voiding a Check (current period)

Scenario: A while ago, Craig sent check #70 to Chin's Gas and Oil for $185, but he just received a call saying that the check was never received. You will need to void the check in QuickBooks.

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We'll start by loading the Sample Company. [Click here to load the Sample Company.](https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive)

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Now let's get started with the exercise.

To complete this exercise, you must be in the Sample company. From your QBOA account, click on the Gear icon on the top right corner of the screen, then select Sample company.

Note that you will be logged out of your current account. If you are sure, click "Continue" to confirm.

First, you need to locate the transaction.

From the Left Nav Bar, hover over Expenses and click "Expense transactions"

You can filter the transaction list to narrow down the list to only Chin's Gas and Oil transactions.

Click the Filter icon. Then, in the Payee field, select "Chin's Gas and Oil"

Click "Apply"

Locate the check #70 transaction for $185.00.

Click the down arrow then click "Void"

A pop-up warning will appear. Click "Void"

Notice that the transaction still appears, but it is now a $0 transaction.

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