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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?
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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.
Please keep me posted in this thread if you need clarification on clearing your transactions in QuickBooks. I'm always happy to assist you.
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.
Please keep me posted in this thread if you need clarification on clearing your transactions in QuickBooks. I'm always happy to assist you.
Thanks! That's exactly what I wanted to know.
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.
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