Can you link a invoice to a deposit without the value of the invoice been added to my bank account?

Hey there, @paynepropertydev. 

Let me provide some insights about linking a deposit to an invoice in QuickBooks Online.

To avoid issues with your records, I'd suggest linking the deposit into an open invoice, once the payment has been added into your bank account. 

If the payment is ready from your account, you can now link the deposit to the invoice by following these steps:

1. From the left menu, select Accounting.
2. Select Chart of Accounts under the Toolbar.
3. Find the account you deposited the payment to, then select View Register.
4. Locate and choose the correct deposit.
5. Select Edit.
6. On Bank Deposit screen, scroll down to Add funds to this deposit, then find the fund you need to edit.
7. In the Received From column, search and choose the appropriate Customer name.
8. In the Account column, search and select Account's Receivable.
9. Select Save and close.

To give you more insights about this process, please read through these articles:

• Record and Manage Bank Deposits in QuickBooks Online.
• How to link a deposit to an invoice.
• What are Bank Deposits in QuickBooks?

If you need further assistance with the process, you can always get in touch with our Customer Care Team. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me here should you have any further questions. Cheering you to continued prosperity.