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simon_guzman-msn
Level 1

My data is distorted, how do I fix it?

Balance from previous years are not rolling into the current year, hence the balance sheet is distorted.
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Heide DC
QuickBooks Team

My data is distorted, how do I fix it?

I'll provide more information about your unbalanced balance sheet report in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Simon.

 

When a new fiscal year starts, QBO automatically adds the net income from the previous fiscal year to your Balance Sheet as Retained Earnings. Your Retained Earnings show the total of your company's income and expenses from all previous years.

 

Let's run the balance sheet report to see the previous year's balance:

 

  1. Go Reports menu.
  2. Type Balance Sheet in the search bar.
  3. From the Report period, choose This Fiscal Year-to-date from the dropdown arrow.
  4. Click Run report.

 

From there, you can locate the previous year's balance in the Retained Earnings section.

 

It's best to consult with your accountant to ensure that can help verify that your books are accurate.

 

Moreover, you can visit this article to learn about managing reports: Customize reports in QuickBooks Online.

 

You can get back in the comment section for further concerns with your balance sheet report in QBO. I'll be here to help you anytime.

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