Reverse a Cash Receipt

To reverse a cash receipt, create a new cash receipt batch, enter the original receipt details, enter a negative check amount, then reverse the allocations on the same tabs used for the original cash receipt. After the reversal is saved, post the batch.

Use this procedure to reverse a cash receipt by creating a new cash receipt with matching negative amounts.

Create the reversal cash receipt

1. Start Juris and log in. 

   

2. Double-click Transactions.
3. Click Cash Receipts.

4. Select Form > New > Cash Receipt

   

   A new batch window opens.

5. In Batch Comment, enter a name for the batch, or accept the default.

6. Select Form > New. 

   

   A new cash receipt window opens.

7. In Deposit Date, enter the deposit date from the original cash receipt.
8. In Check Number, enter the check number from the original cash receipt.
9. In Check Date, enter the check date from the original cash receipt.
10. In Check Amount, enter a negative amount for the same amount as the original cash receipt.
11. Complete the reversal details on the same tab or tabs used on the original cash receipt.

Reverse A/R allocations

If allocations were made on the A/R tab in the original cash receipt, use the A/R tab for the reversal.

1. Click the A/R tab.
2. In Client, enter the same client number used on the original cash receipt.

3. In Matter, enter the same matter number used on the original cash receipt.

   If the balance on the bill was zero, manually enter the Bill Number because the bill does not appear in the Find tool.

4. In Bill#, enter the same bill number used on the original cash receipt.
5. In Apply, enter a negative amount that matches the amount allocated on the original cash receipt.
6. Optional: Click Zoom on the toolbar to zoom in for easier viewing.

7. Verify that the negative allocations match the positive allocations from the original cash receipt.

   For example, if the original receipt allocated $400.00 to Timekeeper AAA and $300.00 to Timekeeper BBB, enter -400.00 for Timekeeper AAA and -300.00 for Timekeeper BBB. Also confirm that the allocations to fees, expenses, interest, and surcharges match the original cash receipt.

Reverse PPD allocations

If allocations were made on the PPD tab in the original cash receipt, use the PPD tab for the reversal.

1. Click the PPD tab.
2. In Client, enter the same client number used on the original cash receipt.
3. In Matter, enter the same matter number used on the original cash receipt.
4. In PPD Amount, enter a negative amount that matches the amount allocated on the original cash receipt.

Reverse Trust allocations

If allocations were made on the Trust tab in the original cash receipt, use the Trust tab for the reversal.

1. Click the Trust tab.
2. In Client, enter the same client number used on the original cash receipt.
3. In Matter, enter the same matter number used on the original cash receipt.
4. In Bank Code, enter the Trust bank account number used on the original cash receipt.
5. In TA Amt., enter a negative amount that matches the amount allocated on the original cash receipt.

Reverse Other allocations

If allocations were made on the Other tab in the original cash receipt, use the Other tab for the reversal.

1. Click the Other tab.
2. In Bank Code, enter the bank account number used on the original cash receipt.
3. In Account #, enter the account number used on the original cash receipt.
4. In Amount, enter a negative amount that matches the amount allocated on the original cash receipt.
5. In Reference, enter a reference.

Save and post the reversal

1. Select Form > Save to save the cash receipt.

2. Post the batch.

   For more information, see Post a Batch.