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sheree
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

We deposited $208,509.36. I recorded the amount against open invoices to reflect the income.  The bank recorded the deposit as $205,509.39. I was in conversion when this happened from another software and was behind on my reconciliation. I noticed the error 2 months after the fact. When they corrected the error they only credited $3,000.00. 

Not only am I in complete shock with the bank, I don't know how to go about reflecting this error in my books.  As of now it shows my reconciliation is off by $2999.97. 

I'm not sure where to journal this error. Maybe a holding account since I will be reflecting the deposit error in a later month? Please help!! Thanks!!

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Best answer December 10, 2018

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SkinnyRaven
Level 8

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Add a line to the original deposit with the amount of -2999.97, for the from account use one of your banking related accounts or make one called "bank error", save the deposit. Make the deposit for the correction and use the same from account.

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SkinnyRaven
Level 8

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Add a line to the original deposit with the amount of -2999.97, for the from account use one of your banking related accounts or make one called "bank error", save the deposit. Make the deposit for the correction and use the same from account.

sheree
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

This would be a GREAT idea!! When I receive payments, I deposit straight to the bank, I do not use the group with other undeposited funds..
SkinnyRaven
Level 8

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

If you are saying for some reason you cannot edit the original deposit use write checks for the adjustment, then make deposits for the correction.
sheree
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Yes, that is correct, I cannot add a line to the deposit as it is in the rcv pmt window that only lists invoices. I will add the check, thank you!
Prestige
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Hi

the bank in my case added $35 more to my deposit. How do i set up chart of account bank error, as income or other type? When I select undeposited funds as the account it will not let me, it says only quick books can do this.

Thanks
qbteachmt
Level 15

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

When the bank error reduces what you show, you enter a Check and post to Other Asset, if you intend to get it back as a deposit later. You post to Bank error Expense, if you lost it for good. When the bank increases what you show, you enter Deposit as Other Liability, since you have to Give it Back, and later you pay out that Liability on a check.

spalma
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month


@SkinnyRaven wrote:

Add a line to the original deposit with the amount of -2999.97, for the from account use one of your banking related accounts or make one called "bank error", save the deposit. Make the deposit for the correction and use the same from account.


This worked for me.  My customer wrote a check where the numerical value was $66 greater than the legal written line and I did not catch it upon depositing the check.  I received a bank debit of $66.00 for the difference, as banks defer to the legal line in a discrepancy such as this one.  I re-opened the deposit, added the customer, deposit from Accounts Receivable (to add the $66.00 back to their account), added a memo referencing the issue, and did a -$66.00 to correct the deposit.  Only note is my bank account will be 2 entries (original incorrect deposit and the -$66.00 adjustment) which will net to the QB deposit.  Thanks for your answer!

petee36
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Thank you for recommending what actual accounts to use for the two distinctions of an other asset or an expense.

Angela Lucas
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Using QBO and QB Desktop.

In QBO whom does the check get written to?

Jen_D
Moderator

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Thanks for reaching out to us, Angela.

 

I'm joining in the conversation to share some insights about this check concern. If you're using QuickBooks Online, you can enter the name to whom that check is created for or will be recorded for. Otherwise, you can leave it blank, and still QuickBooks will allow you to save that entry.

 

I've attached some related links for your reference:

 

 

Visit us again for other QuickBooks concerns. You can also mention me anytime, if you need help with this topic. I'll be right here to help.

Lwhobbs
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

What if the bank gave you .20 as a correction and you do not have to pay it back?  That is my issue.

Lwhobbs
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

What if the bank corrected the deposit (increased)  by a small amount and you do not have to pay it back?

jenop2
QuickBooks Team

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

Glad to have you here, Lwhobbs.

 

Can you tell us more details about the correction that the bank has sent? I also wanted to ask what version of QuickBooks you're using? We're asking these questions to make sure that we give you the right details to sort this out.

 

Please add a reply below to share more details. We look forward to it. 

Lwhobbs
Level 1

Bank deposited incorrect amount, corrected in following month

I am using QBO.  The deposit had several issues, but I was able to fix them, so my deposti was $xx,xxx.30 and the bank deposit was $xx,xxx.50 and the bank gave me a .20 Misc Loss Debit.  I need toknow how to add .20 to my depsoit in quickbooks to match the bank.  I do not have to pay back the .20. 

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