Adjusting entries not showing

I'll share updates about the issue you've mentioned, @victoriah1956.

The issue of adjusted trial balance not reflecting in adjusting entries has previously been marked as closed. With details indicating that this is working as designed. The Trial Balance report is intended to show the balance of ledger accounts at the end a specific time period. For instance, if the report is run for 1/1/22 to 1/31/23, the balance will be shown as of 1/31/23.

Additionally, this issue is for QuickBooks Online (QBO). If you see an inaccurate balance while modifying your Trial Balance report in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), use the Verify and Rebuild data tool to identify and rectify any data issues. Here's how:

1. Go to the File menu, select Utilities and click Verify Data.
2. If you see the message Your data has lost integrity— Data damage was found and you need to Rebuild your data (if you see QuickBooks detected no problems with your data— there's no issue).
3. Follow Step 1 and choose Rebuild Data instead.
4. Select OK to back up your company file.
5. Then, click OK when you get the message Rebuild has completed.

Also its best to perform the reconciliation process regularly to ensure that your QBDT balance matches your real-life bank balance. For detailed steps, read this article: Learn the reconcile workflow in QuickBooks.

I'm just a post away if you have any other issues managing your report in QuickBooks. Please leave a reply below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Have a good day ahead. 

Thank you for your quick reply.

Just a follow up issue... I didn't make any adjusting entries for 2022 year end. Do I, or should I make them now, before I do the 2023 year end entries?

2022 was only a half year in business.  A very small, one man operation, basically.  I'm about ready to do my adjusting entries for 2023, then taxes.  Any insight would be much appreciated.

Thanks, again.

Hello, victoriah1956.

I'm here to assist you in explaining the importance of adjusting entries for the 2022 year-end to your customer. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of your company's financial records is crucial.
 

Adjusting entries are necessary to reflect any transactions or events that occurred during the accounting period but were not recorded or reflected in the regular day-to-day transactions. These entries are typically made at the end of the accounting period to ensure that financial statements accurately represent the company's financial position.
 

By not making the necessary adjusting entries for the 2022 year-end, your financial statements may not accurately reflect the company's financial performance for that period. This can lead to inaccurate financial analysis, misrepresentation of profits, and potential compliance issues.
 

To rectify this situation, it is recommended that the appropriate adjustments be made to the entries for the 2022 year-end before proceeding with the 2023 year-end entries in QuickBooks Desktop. This will ensure that all financial transactions and events are correctly recorded and reflected in the financial statements for both periods.
 

However, when making adjustments, I recommend working with your accountant. They can guide you through the processes to ensure accurate financial reporting. If you don't have one, Don't worry! We offer accounting professionals where you can connect with experts and enter your city to find an accountant near your area. Refer to this link to find an accountant near you. Or follow these steps: 
 

1. Go to this Find my Accountant link.
2. In the Find an Expert section, choose what you're looking for, then use your search field to enter a City or ZIP code.
3. Select Search.
4. Browse through the results and find one that works best for your business. You can click on each ProAdvisor profile to learn more about them.

You may want to explore these resources to know more about the process of adjusting your journal entries, reversing or deleting one:

• Use journal entries to adjust your client's books
• Create a journal entry in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows or Mac

I'm still in the loop if you require further assistance or clarification about adjusting entries. Please let me know by tapping the Reply button below. I'll always have your back. Have a great day!