Uncleared Checks
Also known as outstanding checks or unpresented checks or undeposited checks
What are Uncleared Checks?
An uncleared check is a check that has been sent to a payee but is yet to be presented to the bank for payment.
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How it Works
During the month, the business may send a check to a supplier for goods or services.
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You will record this payment in your records.
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When the supplier receives the check, they will present it to the bank for payment.
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Sometimes, however, you will send a check late in the month.
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When making the payment, you will record it in your records as usual.
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This payment should also show in the month-end bank statement.
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However, the supplier may not have presented the check by month-end.
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So the payment will not show in the bank’s month-end statement.
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In this event, the check is known as an uncleared or undeposited or unpresented or outstanding check
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