QUESTION: How can I reverse the impact of an unwanted cheque cancellation?
RESPONSE: It is not possible to reverse the cancellation of a cheque, however the cheque details can be re-entered as a manual cheque with an identifier for future cross reference.
Create a new cheque and checkmark the checkbox options “manual cheque” at the bottom of the form. Complete all of the same details as the cancelled cheque and as the cheque number field will be available for use, give it the same number as the cancelled cheque with a prefix number of your choice in front – for example “888” in front pf 1470 to show 8881470 - so you can recognize the replacement cheque during the bank reconciliation process.
This new cheque must have all the same attributes as the original one – everything should be the same. It must also be printed on regular paper – not cheque paper – before it is posted. You can use the paper to support the cheque stub you keep for your internal records.