Good day, @info. I've got the steps to help you enter a new opening balance for loans in QuickBooks.
Before anything else, are you referring to the opening balance of accounts or setting up a loan account? Don't worry, I'll make sure your balances are accurate and help you track what you owe.
If you need to enter the opening balance to keep your financial records accurate, follow the steps below:
- Make sure you know the amount you need to enter for your opening balance.
- Go to Settings and select Chart of accounts.
- Click New, then set up your account.
- In the open balances section, pick the start date for tracking your finances, then enter the balance.
- Tap Save.
See this article to learn more about the importance of opening balance and how to edit it: Enter and manage opening balances in QuickBooks Online.
Otherwise, let's set up your liability account to track the loan. I'll also show you how to record a payment towards the loan depending on various scenarios.
- Go to the Gear icon, then select Chart of Accounts.
- Select New to create a new account.
- From the Account Type dropdown, select Long Term Liabilities. Note: If you plan to pay off the loan by the end of the current fiscal year, select Other Current Liabilities instead.
- From the Detail Type dropdown list, select Notes Payable.
- Enter the necessary information, then tap Save and Close.
You can bookmark this for reference in reviewing your beginning balance and resolving issues with accounts: Fix issues the first time you reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online.
Once done, check out this guide for the complete process for recording a loan repayment: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online.
Leave a comment below if you have further questions. I'll be here to answer them. Have a great weekend ahead.
