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lthrale
Level 1

How do you change the date on a trial balance or any other report?

 
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JamesM
QuickBooks Team

How do you change the date on a trial balance or any other report?

Hi there,

 

QuickBooks makes it easy to change the date on a trial balance or other reports. I'd be happy to share more info on how you can do this. 

 

From your left navigation menu click Reports > locate the Trial Balance or other reports. Once you have the report pulled up, you'll see fields where you can enter a date range on top of the report. I'll attach a screenshot for reference below. Feel free to ask questions. I'll be on standby. 

 

tracyberge69
Level 1

How do you change the date on a trial balance or any other report?

To change the date on a trial balance or any other report, you typically need to modify the source data or adjust the reporting parameters. Here are a few steps you can follow:

1. Identify the source data: Determine where the trial balance or report is being generated from. This may involve accessing accounting software, spreadsheets, or other financial systems.

2. Modify the source data: Update the transaction dates or general ledger entries in the underlying data. This could involve adjusting the date of individual transactions or making changes to account balances.

3. Recalculate the report: Once the source data has been modified, recalculate the trial balance or report using the updated information. This may involve running a specific report generation process or refreshing the data in a reporting tool.

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4. Adjust reporting parameters: If the trial balance or report is generated using reporting software, adjust the reporting parameters to reflect the desired date range. This could involve selecting a specific start and end date or specifying a custom period.

5. Generate the updated report: After adjusting the reporting parameters, regenerate the report to reflect the changes. This may involve clicking a "Generate" or "Refresh" button within the reporting software or following the specific steps provided by the software or system you are using.

 

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