Voiding a cheque payment records a damaged cheque so your trust account stays compliant with the requirement to record all cheques. Recording a voided cheque logs the cheque reference and the reason it was voided. With voided cheques recorded, your trust ledger remains complete and audit-ready.
Void a cheque payment
Go to Accounts and select the relevant trust account.
Click New payment.
Under Payment type, select Cheque and add the reference number for the damaged cheque.
Select the Void Cheque checkbox.
Under Reason, enter why you are voiding the cheque.
Release Trust Funds: Return remaining trust funds to your client, pay a third party from trust, or correct funds applied in error.
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