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Buy now & saveI am a volunteer trying to keep our tiny HOAs books and desperately need your help to solve this issue.
I use QBO.
I created a journal entry (in the prior month) to "fix" a returned check - A/R $125.00 cr BANK ACCT $125.00 dr
The returned check was a partial payment for a larger invoice issued on January 1, 2025
I have just noticed that the customer's account has been credited with this amount and shows an O/S balance of $250.00 but it actually should be $375.00
Also there is an UNDEPOSITED ITEM for $125.00 show on the balance sheet
There is also a journal entry transaction checked in a green box on the customer payment screen for $125.00 that seems to be an issue.
I have just reconciled March and there were no issues so it must just be a QB thing that I did not complete properly
Just to confirm, are you trying to remove $125 from your bank account and create a $125 receivable? If so, you just have the debit and credit backwards on your journal entry. It should be a debit to your customer's A/R account and a credit to your bank account.
Thank you for reaching out to the Community, @Sweeta50. It seems that you're trying to handle customer returned payments through Journal entry in QBO. If so, you can follow Rainflurry's advise to correct it. Moving forward if you encounter the same situation, I'd like to add alternative solutions.
If your bank account is connected to QBO, the standard method is to recategorize the returned payment amount to A/R which acts as an expense and you can link the payment to it. Here's how:
If your bank isn't connected to QBO, you can make an expense for this transaction and then match it to your bank at a later time.
In the future, if you face issues with customers or vendors who have open balances, please consult the guide: Manage outstanding balances for customers and vendors in QuickBooks Online. This resource offers comprehensive instructions and troubleshooting tips.
In addition to these steps, I encouraged you to explore QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted. Given the complexities involved in financial management and error correction, having the guidance of experts, enhances the accuracy of your financial records and offers reassurance that you are following the best accounting practices.
I appreciate your dedication to maintaining the financial records accurately, and remember, you’re not alone in this. My team and I are always here, ready to provide you with expert advice and share valuable insights whenever you need a helping hand. I'm looking forward to assisting you again. Until then, have a wonderful day ahead!
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