Can I reconcile my bank statement without connecting my bank account?

I'll help with your question about reconciliation in QBO,mpdequipment-yah.

Yes, you can reconcile a bank account even if it's not connected to Online Banking. I'd be glad to share these steps with you:

1. Go to the Gear or Settings ⚙ icon and click Reconcile. If you're reconciling for the very first time, select Get started to continue.
2. Click the drop-down list for Account, then select the account you want to reconcile. Make sure it's the same one on your statement.
3. Review the Beginning balance. Make sure the beginning balance in QuickBooks matches the one on your statement. Here's what to do if they don't match.
4. Enter the Ending balance and Ending date on your statement. Some banks call the ending balance a "new balance."
5. If you see it, review the Last statement ending date. This is the end date of your last reconciliation. Your current bank statement should start the day after.
6. Click Start reconciling.

Here's an article for a complete guide: Reconcile an Account in QuickBooks Online.

Let me also share these articles for additional guidance and for future reference as well:

• Fix Issues for Accounts You've Reconciled in The Past in QuickBooks Online
• Fix Issues at the End of a Reconciliation in QuickBooks Online

Please know that we're always here to help you again if you need anything else. Just reply below or post new questions and we'll be glad to answer them for you. 

Hello,

Today's date is 1/5/2025. QBO is no longer allowing bank reconciliations as described above. Your description is exactly how I used to reconcile, but when choosing 'reconcile' it straight away requests that I connect to our bank account which we are not going to do. Has QBO decided against allowing an option as before? If so, we will reconsider using QBO.

Thank you for your help.

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