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barefootfarmalab
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I'm new to Quickbooks. I attempted to reconcile my balance and threw it off by two grand. How can I fix, edit, undo what I've done by reconciling?

I unreconciled and my balance still didn't correct.
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JoesemM
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I'm new to Quickbooks. I attempted to reconcile my balance and threw it off by two grand. How can I fix, edit, undo what I've done by reconciling?

Hi, @barefootfarmalab.

 

I'd be pleased to help you out and provide information about the reconciliation process in QuickBooks.

 

If it's your first-time reconciling an account, let's review the opening balance that you entered in QuickBooks. Sometimes it doesn't include the transactions that were pending when you made the account. Here's how:

 

  1. Click the Accounting menu, then select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Find the account on the list.
  3. Click View register to get more details.
  4. Search for the opening balance entry. It should have an “Opening Balance Equity” in the Account column.
  5. Make a note of the date and balance. 
  6. If you forgot to enter an opening balance but you're already tracking transactions in the account. Here's how to enter an opening balance manually so your accounts stay balanced.

Also, you can compare the balance to your real-life account. Here's how:

 

  1. Log in to your bank's website, or find your bank statement.
  2. Set your account to see the balance for the day you set as your opening balance date in QuickBooks.
  3. Compare the balance on your bank records to what you entered as the opening balance in QuickBooks.

 

For further guidance about the process, please click this article: Fix beginning balance issues during your first reconciliation in QuickBooks Online.

 

You can also read out these helpful articles about reconciliation in QuickBooks:

 

 

If you have other questions, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help. Wish you all the best.

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