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lisakeith
Level 2

Cleared check changed to an open deposit the next month

I've never seen this before!  I reconciled a bank statement and balanced to the penny.  As I reconcile the following month, a check that cleared now shows as an uncleared deposit.  It's now on the right side of the reconciliation box and shows as a deposit.  When I click to view the transaction, it shows the cleared check.  It was never a deposited amount to begin with.  How did a cleared check change to an unreconciled deposit the next month?  

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Best answer August 12, 2023

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BigRedConsulting
Community Champion

Cleared check changed to an open deposit the next month

This will happen when the bank account the check is written from is also used in the detail area of the check, as the expense account.  To fix it, edit the check and change the expense account to something appropriate.

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Angelyn_T
QuickBooks Team

Cleared check changed to an open deposit the next month

Let's run through some troubleshooting guides to review the status of your cleared check, lisakeith.

 

First, pull up the reconciliation discrepancy report to spot possible factors that may modify the check to an uncleared deposit. This report displays any transactions that have been modified since your last reconciliation. To start:

 

  1. Go to the Reports menu, then select Banking.
  2. Tap on Reconciliation Discrepancy.
  3. Choose the correct account from the Specify Account dropdown, then hit OK.
  4. Review the details from there.

 

If you see any updated entries from the list, fix them immediately

 

Please know that you may have to do a mini-reconciliation if you need to add or amend transactions that have been reconciled previously. Seeking assistance from your accountant is also a great help to keep track of your financial records accordingly.

 

For more tips while matching your bank and credit card statements via reconciliation, run through the resources from this site: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Please let me know if you require additional assistance with your banking data by leaving a comment below. I'm only a few clicks away from assisting you once more. Have a wonderful day! 

BigRedConsulting
Community Champion

Cleared check changed to an open deposit the next month

This will happen when the bank account the check is written from is also used in the detail area of the check, as the expense account.  To fix it, edit the check and change the expense account to something appropriate.

lisakeith
Level 2

Cleared check changed to an open deposit the next month

THANK YOU!!!  This was such a simple fix.  The account used was wrong.  I changed it to cost of goods and it worked!  It was right in front of me, and I didn't see it.  Thanks!!!!!!

lisakeith
Level 2

Cleared check changed to an open deposit the next month

THANK YOU!!!  This was such a simple fix!  It was right in front of me, just didn't see it.  I changed the account to cost of goods and the problem is gone.  THANKS!!!    

 

I didn't have to go through all the steps listed in the 1st reply. 

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