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ImaBassetcase
Level 4

Bank Register

Hello all, 

 

This should be an easy answer to my random question.  Can I clear my bank transactions periodically by accessing my online banking account or is it necessary to wait until month end when I do the reconciliation?  I usually check my account on a weekly basis in case someone has not turned in an expense report preventing me from having to contact them all at the end of the month.  Will it create issues if I mark them cleared ahead of the reconciliation process?

 

Thanks.

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Best answer November 03, 2024

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GebelAlainaM
QuickBooks Team

Bank Register

Yes, you can periodically clear your bank transactions by accessing your online banking account, @ImaBassetcase. Let me provide more details below.

Clearing transactions regularly offers a more current view of your business's financial position. By routinely clearing transactions, you reduce the likelihood of errors during your bank reconciliation process. You can also save time by managing transactions as they occur, rather than letting them accumulate and then reconciling them all at once.

With this, It's not necessary to wait until month-end reconciliation to clear your transactions. However, it's important to ensure that transactions are marked as cleared in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) only after they are cleared with your bank.

Additionally, marking them cleared ahead of the reconciliation process will not cause any issues as long as the transaction is already posted on your bank statement and reflected in your bank balance. Marking transactions as cleared before confirming them in the bank statement can lead to confusion and discrepancies between your bank records and accounting records.

Moreover, I've attached these articles for reference regarding account reconciliation and troubleshooting reconciliation errors in QuickBooks:

Furthermore, you can refer to this article for future reference if you need to view and export your reconciliation reports in the program: Get reports for previous reconciliations in QuickBooks Desktop.
 

Please keep me posted in this thread if you need clarification on clearing your transactions in QuickBooks. I'm always happy to assist you. 

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GebelAlainaM
QuickBooks Team

Bank Register

Yes, you can periodically clear your bank transactions by accessing your online banking account, @ImaBassetcase. Let me provide more details below.

Clearing transactions regularly offers a more current view of your business's financial position. By routinely clearing transactions, you reduce the likelihood of errors during your bank reconciliation process. You can also save time by managing transactions as they occur, rather than letting them accumulate and then reconciling them all at once.

With this, It's not necessary to wait until month-end reconciliation to clear your transactions. However, it's important to ensure that transactions are marked as cleared in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) only after they are cleared with your bank.

Additionally, marking them cleared ahead of the reconciliation process will not cause any issues as long as the transaction is already posted on your bank statement and reflected in your bank balance. Marking transactions as cleared before confirming them in the bank statement can lead to confusion and discrepancies between your bank records and accounting records.

Moreover, I've attached these articles for reference regarding account reconciliation and troubleshooting reconciliation errors in QuickBooks:

Furthermore, you can refer to this article for future reference if you need to view and export your reconciliation reports in the program: Get reports for previous reconciliations in QuickBooks Desktop.
 

Please keep me posted in this thread if you need clarification on clearing your transactions in QuickBooks. I'm always happy to assist you. 

ImaBassetcase
Level 4

Bank Register

Thanks! That's exactly what I wanted to know. 

RoseJillB
QuickBooks Team

Bank Register

You're always welcome, @ImaBassetcase
 
It's good to know that my colleague, @GebelAlainaM,  has helped you clarify about clearing bank transactions in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). It's always our pleasure to assist you with whatever concerns you may have with your account.
 
We want you to know that we are always here to help you. Take care and stay safe.

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