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lyndaj
Level 2

Taking over Condominium Books and opening new bank accounts

I have recently taken over the bookkeeping for a small condominium association.  The old company did not us Quickbooks and the records received are a jumbled mess.  They are not willing to answer any questions.  It has been decided that I will just start fresh.  When entering the initial deposit to the general and reserve accounts, what account do I credit - program income or opening balance equity. 

Thank you.

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QBsguru
Level 7

Taking over Condominium Books and opening new bank accounts

Opening balance equity is not a real account.  It is a holding spot until you figure out how to post transactions correctly.  I suggest you post to retained earnings in the prior year if you are recreating 2020 books.  

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Taking over Condominium Books and opening new bank accounts

@lyndaj 

As an additional option, explore this membership management app to integrate with your QBD file.

https:// wildapricot.grsm.io/quickbooks

 

lyndaj
Level 2

Taking over Condominium Books and opening new bank accounts

I had to get it in so I did end up posting it to retained earnings.  The problem is, I most likely will not able to recreate 2020.  I could use the bank statements for payables but they assigned account numbers to the owners that do not match up to their unit numbers and although I have requested a list, they are not forwarding it to me.  I would have no way to determine which owner paid what and when.  I normally try to go back one year so that I have some history, but I have discussed with the board how difficult it would be this time and the amount of time that it would require.  I think they are leaning towards just starting fresh.  I also received a check for the reserve account and recorded it the same way.  Thank you for your assistance.

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