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Buy nowHi there, Carl! Welcome back to the Community forum. Thank you for sharing your question about the net income and member distribution. We'd be pleased to help you clear things up.
Calculating net income involves subtracting all business expenses from the total revenue. On the other hand, distributions to members are determined by their investment in the company, as well as the terms and conditions outlined in the company's operating agreement.
It's understandable to think that the net income for a single-member LLC should equal the member distribution and the balance in the bank, but in reality, it doesn't always work that way. The net income for a single-member LLC should not necessarily equal the member distribution and the balance in the bank in QuickBooks Online (QBO). The difference between net income and member distributions can occur due to various factors, including reinvestment of profits into the business, retained earnings, tax planning strategies, or other financial decisions made by the owner.
Therefore, it would be best to consult with an accounting professional who can help you understand the specific details of your LLC's financial situation and provide guidance on tax implications and distribution strategies. If you don't have an accountant, you can find one through this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/find-an-accountant/.
Check out this article to know more about how to pay yourself as a business owner or LLC: Salary or Draw.
If you have any further questions or concerns about QuickBooks, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can use the Reply button below or start a new post in the Community. We wish you a successful year with QuickBooks, Carl. Take care!
It's a good question. Your bank balance would equal net income minus your distributions if your distributions were the only thing after net income that reduced your cash. In your case, your cash balance was affected by other transactions. For example, if your A/P decreases over the period, your cash decreases. If A/R decreases over the period, your cash increases. If you buy inventory, your inventory increases, and your cash decreases. There are many transactions that affect your balance sheet but not your P&L. To see exactly where that $15K discrepancy is, run a Statement of Cash Flows. That report starts with the net income from your P&L and then shows you everything that affected your cash balance after that.
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