Our QB online account got imported into QB back in 2022. The people before me never correctly categorized or expensed the banking transactions so now our QB balance and our actual bank balance does not even match at all. Is there any way I can go about fixing this without screwing up our 2022 financials? I do not want our Balance Sheet to be misstated with an incorrect bank balance.
Hi, Chris. It's great having you in the Community.
Before everything else, please know that while the bank balance represents the current bank balance amount, the QBO balance represents the amount for all the recorded transactions under the bank account. I can help fix the transactions that were incorrectly categorized in 2022 and reconcile the account to ensure having an accurate financial records.
First, I'd recommend having your bank statements in 2022 ready and checking the account's balance for the same day as the opening balance in QuickBooks. You can refer to this article to review the opening balance: Fix issues the first time you reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online.
Next, since the transactions have been incorrectly categorized, you can consider to Batch Undo them to place them back under For review. I've attached a screenshot for reference.
Once done, categorize and match the 2022 transactions.
You can then reconcile the bank account following these steps:
While following these guidelines in fixing this, I'd still encourage consulting an accountant to ensure that the 2022 financials is accurate: Transfer funds between accounts.
In case you need to record movement of funds from one account to another, let me add this article as a guide:
We'll be here in the Community if you need further assistance addressing differences between the bank and QBO balance. We'll do our best to assist. Take care.
Hi, the balance sheet bank balance is incorrect vs the bank ledger. why this happening? i can't refresh also the balance sheet
There are instances where your bank balance and QuickBooks balance do not match, Elmer. Let me share some information on how these two works for your bank account in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
The balance in QuickBooks is impacted by all transactions that are entered, including those that have been added manually or matched within the system. While the bank balance represents the actual balance in your bank account.
Here are possible reasons why these balances don’t match. These are due to the following:
To ensure your financial records are accurate, you need to perform a reconciliation. This means carefully checking your accounts in QBO to make sure every transaction matches your bank statement.
First, gather your latest bank statement and log into your QBO account. Then, compare each transaction in QBO with the ones listed on your bank statement. Look for discrepancies, such as missing transactions or mismatched amounts. After identifying any differences, update your records as needed.
For further details, feel free to check out this material: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online.
Moreover, I'd like to provide you with an article that could be useful in reviewing your reconciliation: Fix issues for accounts you've reconciled in the past in QuickBooks Online.
Additionally, you can take advantage of our QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted services anytime if you require further assistance organizing your entries for an accurate record of your transactions.
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