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JudiW
Level 1

Balance Sheet out of balance

My client's Balance Sheet is out of balance due to her Accounts Payable and Purchase Discounts.  The Purchase Discounts entered into Accounts Payable to reduce the total invoice amount was $31.36 (debit).  When the individual Sales Discounts were entered it added up to $24.92 (credits), leaving a difference of $6.44.  This is the same amount of the difference between the Assets and Liabilities/Equity.  What is the best way to correct this issue and get the Balance Sheet back in balance?

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Maybelle_S
QuickBooks Team

Balance Sheet out of balance

Hello there, @JudiW.

 

We can create a Journal Entry to correct the balances in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). Please know that journal entries are the last report for recording transactions. I'd recommend consulting with your accountant before doing so. They can guide you on which accounts to use to make your books accurate. Find an accountant by clicking on this link: Find an accountant.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Company menu and select Make General Journal Entries.
  2. Fill out the fields to create your journal entry. 
  3. Make sure your debits equal your credits.
  4. Click Save & Close.

 

For more information to record journal entries, click this article: Create a journal entry in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Also, I've added this article about customizing reports in QuickBooks: Customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Please let me know if you need further assistance with your balance sheets. I'm always here to help. All the best.

JudiW
Level 1

Balance Sheet out of balance

Thank you for your response.  Unfortunately, we did create a Journal Entry that had no affect on the Balance Sheet.  It didn't adjust the Accounts Payable.  I'll figure something out.  Thanks!

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