Correcting an accidental transfer

Hello, Rkid.  

Thank you for reaching out to me. I'm happy to help you with the process of recording funds in QuickBooks Online. 

To record the transfer of funds from your personal account to your business account, you can use the Transfer feature in QuickBooks Online. This is a simple and efficient way to track the movement of funds within your accounting system. Below are the detailed steps to record a money transfer: 

1. Click the + New button at the top of your QuickBooks Online screen. 
2. Select Transfer from the options provided. 
3. In the Transfer window that appears, you will be prompted to enter the necessary details for the transfer: 

• From Account: This is the account from which you want to transfer funds. You can select it from the list of accounts available. 
• To Account: This is the account to which you want to transfer funds. Choose it from the list of accounts available. 
• Transfer Amount: Enter the amount you wish to transfer. 
• Date: Select the date of the transfer. 
• Memo: Optionally, you can add a memo to provide more details about the transfer. 

      4. Once you have entered all the required information, click the Save and Close button. 

It's important to note that transferring funds between accounts in QuickBooks Online does not affect your actual bank or credit card balances. This feature is designed to help you keep track of the movement of funds within your accounting system.  

I've added this article for additional resources: Learn how to record a funds transfer between two accounts. 

Additionally, I have some resources that can assist you in adequately categorizing transactions and reconciling accounts. Accurate categorization of transactions is crucial for maintaining an organized and accurate financial record. Similarly, reconciling accounts helps ensure that all transactions have been accounted for and accurately recorded in your financial statements. It helps identify discrepancies and errors in financial records and correct them promptly. These resources can provide step-by-step guidance and best practices to help you categorize transactions and reconcile your accounts quickly and accurately.

• Categorize and match transactions in QBO
• Reconcile accounts

If you need further assistance or have additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us again in the QuickBooks Online Community. We are always here to help you. Have a great day!

Thank you for the quick response! Just to clarify, the funds didn’t come from my personal account. They were sent via zelle from a relatives account. Would this make a difference or would the steps be the same?

Thanks for going back to the thread, @Rkid.

To clarify things, we can perform the same steps provided by my colleague in transferring funds. Please know that you may select an Equity account from the Transfer Funds From drop-down or you can add a new account by clicking + Add new option. From Transfer Funds To section, you may select your business account from the drop-down arrow.

To learn more about this, please refer to this article on transferring funds: Transfer funds between accounts.

However, you may refer to your accountant if you're unsure what specific account to select. This way, they'll guide you for more important matters for your concern.

Moreover, you can visit this article if you encounter issues after a reconciliation: Fix issues at the end of a reconciliation in QuickBooks Online.

Please don't hesitate to reach us again in the comment section if you have more questions about transferring funds or any QuickBooks-related concerns. We're always here to lend a hand. Keep safe.

@Rkid 

It's obvious that QB employees do not understand your situation.  You can only use the Transfer function for transfer between two accounts already set up in QB. 

Record (categorize) the deposit to your equity account (Owner's Capital/Contribution/Equity if a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC, Shareholder Contribution if S-Corp).  Then, assign the same category to the payment made when you transferred the funds to your personal account.  The two transactions offset, keeping equity the same but giving you a deposit and payments that can be cleared the next time you reconcile your bank account.