client wrote bad check and then paid cash. How do I enter that into the payment when I already put the check # in?

Well, if the check is bad wouldnt you want to void or delete it? If this is a sole proprietorship or S-Corp and he put his own money in for this expense make a journal entry. Dr the expense and Cr to owners draws, distributions, owner's contributions in the equity section.

comprende?

C

You do NOT delete or void this payment. You got it, it went into the bank. You need to make a new invoice with a new item called Bad Check. Point this item to your bank. Also add a second item called fees if you charge a premium to customers who write bad checks. Don't forget to record any bank fees your bank may have charged you.

When you get paid, receive the cash payment agaist this new receivable. Deposit it to the bank along with other checks. The fact he paid in cash is just the firm of payment. You just know that this time, it won't bounce!

Hope this helps. If so, please mark Solved. Thanks so much!

Debbie