How to enter a returned check

Program Information

1. Access this program by choosing Accounts Receivable-->Returned Checks-->Returned Checks Entry.

2. In the Bank field, enter the bank code corresponding to where the check was deposited. The entry must be a valid bank code and displays the bank name. Press Enter (CR) to default to the first bank set in the company AR static control record. Press F2 or image\find_shg.gif to search.

3. Indicate whether the check is being returned for the 1-first or 2-second time. Press Enter (CR) to default to 1.

4. In the Customer # field, enter the customer number for the customer whose check is being returned. The customer name displays once the number is entered. The customer number must exist in the system. Press F2 or image\find_shg.gif to search.

5. In the Check field, enter the number of the returned check (up to 6 characters).

6. In the Date field, enter the date the check was written (check date).

7. In the Return field, enter the date the check was returned (return date). Press Enter (CR) to default to the system date.

8. In the Amount field, enter the check amount (.01-9999999.99).

9. In the Charge field, enter the amount of the check charge (.01- 99.99). Press Enter (CR) to default to the amount specified in the returned checks control record. The system skips this entry if the Allow override flag is set to N in the returned checks control record or if it is the first time the check has been returned.

10. In the Branch field, enter the branch number. The entry must be a valid branch. Press Enter (CR) to default to the branch assigned to the customer. Press F2 or image\find_shg.gif to search.

11 In the Memo field, enter the memo that you want to appear on the Returned Check Register (up to 40 characters).

12. Save the record.

13. You can press the New button to create a new record or the Exit button to exit the program.