¶ 1. Overview
The Cheque Register Report provides a chronological listing of all cheque‑related transactions for one or more bank accounts. It is used for:
- Reviewing cheque activity
- Tracking issued, cleared, and outstanding cheques
- Supporting bank reconciliation
- Auditing cheque payments and adjustments
- Monitoring client/matter‑related cheque disbursements
The report includes cheque numbers, amounts, cleared dates, and running totals.
¶ 2. Report Window (Filters)
The modal contains the following sections:
¶ 2.1 Date Range
Defines the reporting period for cheque activity.
- From Date: 01/01/2022
- To Date: 02/27/2026
This determines which cheque transactions appear in the report.
¶ 2.2 Selection Criteria
¶ Bank Account
- Dropdown list of bank accounts.
- Default: All
Users may select a specific bank account to narrow the report.
¶ 2.3 Options
¶ Show Outstanding Cheques
- Checkbox options.
- When enabled, the report includes cheques that have been issued but not yet cleared.
- Useful for reconciliation and identifying pending liabilities.
¶ 2.4 Actions
Buttons at the bottom of the modal:
- View Report — Generates the report
- Export — Exports the generated report
- Close — Closes the window
¶ 3. Report Output
- Once generated, the report displays all cheque transactions for the selected date range and bank account.
¶ 3.1 Header Information
Displayed at the top of the report:
- Report Title: Cheque Register
- Firm Name: Demo‑LawPractica‑BC
- Print Date: 2/27/2026 12:30:29 PM
- Date Range: 2023‑01‑01 to 2026‑02‑27
¶ 3.2 Report Columns
The Cheque Register Report includes the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Type of cheque transaction (e.g., cheque, adjustment, reversal) |
| Date | Date the cheque was issued or posted |
| Client Matter No | Client/matter reference associated with the cheque |
| Amount | Cheque amount |
| Total | Running total or grouped total depending on format |
| Audit | Internal audit reference or audit trail indicator |
| Cleared Date | Date the cheque cleared the bank (blank if outstanding) |
| Cheque No | Cheque number issued |
These fields provide a complete financial and audit‑ready view of cheque activity.
¶ 4. Export Options
Available export formats:
- Excel
- CSV
Exports preserve the report structure and respect all applied filters.
¶ 5. Best Practices
- Enable Show Outstanding Cheques during reconciliation to identify uncleared items
- Narrow the Date Range to monthly or quarterly periods for faster review
- Select a specific Bank Account when preparing reconciliation packages
- Use Cleared Date to confirm which cheques have posted to the bank
- Export to Excel for deeper analysis or reconciliation worksheets
- Review Audit numbers when investigating discrepancies
¶ 6. Summary
The Cheque Register Report provides a detailed listing of all cheque transactions, including cheque numbers, amounts, cleared dates, and audit details. It supports bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
This report is essential for maintaining accurate cheque records and ensuring financial integrity.