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BSL_Ling
Level 3

How to enter detailed AR opening balances when I migrate from another accounting software to QBO

Dear Sirs,

 

I am migrating from another accounting software to QBO.  I will need to bring in the opening TB as at 31/12/21 since I will start using QBO wef 1/1/22.  Therefore I will need to bring in the

1. Attached TB as at 31/12/21;

2. Attached SGD Account Receivables Details as at 31/12/21

 

I understand that I will need to post:

a. Opening balance JE for each foreign currency imported

 

However, how do I bring in the opening SGD customer balances for the outstanding invoices as at 31/12/21 into QBO as I will be receipting these collections in QBO wef 1/1/22.  Do note that some of these invoices were o/s since prior to 31/12/21.

 

I read some of the articles in the community that I need to go to the customer balance to enter the opening balance but that is a total amount.  https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/global/customer-statements/how-to-enter-outstanding-bala... In addition, when I see the entry in QBO Sales List, the tranx is posted to Dr AR, Cr Revenue which is incorrect because when I import the TB this would have already picked up the AR in either the Revenue for 2021 or in Retained earning if the AR is from prior years.

 

Please advice.

 

P.s. Unfortunately, I can only attach 1 file.  How do I attach the TB?

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JessT
Moderator

How to enter detailed AR opening balances when I migrate from another accounting software to QBO

Hello there, BSL_Ling!

 

I hope you are having a great day! I want to thank you for considering QuickBooks Online for your business. I’m sure you’ll love the features, and the software will simplify your processes and help your business grow.

 

I will share insights about entering your opening balances. By the way, I can't see your attachment, but it's okay. Regarding the number of attachments, only 1 is allowed per post.

 

Before we begin, I want to say that it is always best to use a third-party app when transferring data from another accounting software. We have a list of apps in the QBO App Store. You can search for something like data importer. Although the apps are for other countries, you can contact the app provider to find out if they support QBO Singapore. When you select an app, you'll see the contact details of its support on the right.

 

If you have customers and vendors in other currencies, I highly recommend enabling the Multicurrency first. If you do not do this, QuickBooks will assign the default currency to your customers and vendors, and you can't change it. When that happens, you will need to create a new profile with the right currency.

 

After setting up Multicurrency, you'll want to import the list of accounts that are not in QuickBooks yet, customers, vendors, and the products and services. This way, you will be able to assign the names and items when importing your transactions.

 

Accounts Receivable (A/R):

 

Accounts Receivable accumulates the open invoices, so all you can do is create a lumpsum invoice for each customer or put an Opening Balance (total collectibles) in their profiles. Both will work, but the difference is you can select items on a lumpsum invoice, and each item can have its own assigned income account. The third option is to import invoices from Excel, which I highly recommend because it will give you more detailed information about the transactions.

 

Accounts Payable (A/P):

 

In the same way in A/R, the balance of Accounts Payable is accumulated from balances of the outstanding bills, so you create a lumpsum bill for each vendor, enter their opening balances, or import their bill data using Excel.

 

Past transactions can be downloaded from your bank account to a supported web connect file. You can upload them to the Banking page, so you can categorise and add them to your books. Here is an article for your reference: Manually upload transactions into QuickBooks Online.

 

Once you have entered all the transactions, the balances of other accounts (including TB accounts) will also be updated. Account balances depend on how you enter transactions in QuickBooks.

 

Lastly, I read your post in a different thread and see that you've shared the right reference to guide you through the migration process: Move your Data into QuickBooks Online Singapore. The article laid out the step-by-step process with hyperlinks to the appropriate articles. Those are the things you want to follow. I’m just emphasizing a few points and the things you need to watch out for. You can also find more articles on the main support page.

 

The QuickBooks Team is always available for any additional questions you may have. More power to your business!

BSL_Ling
Level 3

How to enter detailed AR opening balances when I migrate from another accounting software to QBO

Dear @JessT 

 

Thank you for your prompt reply.

Based on your solution appended please find corresponding replies

Accounts Receivable (A/R):

 

Accounts Receivable accumulates the open invoices, so all you can do is create a lumpsum invoice for each customer or put an Opening Balance (total collectibles) in their profiles. Both will work, but the difference is you can select items on a lumpsum invoice, and each item can have its own assigned income account. The third option is to import invoices from Excel, which I highly recommend because it will give you more detailed information about the transactions.

 

Unfortunately, the solution above does not work because:

1. Singapore's accounting basis is on an accrual basis

2.  I will need the details of the respective AR invoices that remained o/s as at 31/12/21 such that when the customer pays in 2022, I am able to offset the invoice paid and the payment gets posted in Bank but this will not be viable if it was a lumpsum invoice

3. Some o/s invoices may date to prior to 1/1/21 and it would be recognized in the TB as Dr AR Cr Retained earnings instead of Revenue.

4. I tried to create a Pdt/Svc called opening balance and link it to the Accounts Receivable TB account such that if I were to create a detailed invoice# for SGD100

Dr AR-Subledger:Customer Card - SGD100

Cr AR - Main ledger

But I am unable to link it to the Accounts Receivable TB account.

 

Do you have any other suggestions