Volume 2 Issue 2008

 
 


Look for transposed numbers- switching a number (ie: 45 instead of 54) is a very common mistake. Transposition errors are divisible by nine (as long as there are no other mistakes within the bank reconciliation.

Look for omitted transactions- if you see a transaction on the bank statement that has cleared the bank but you do not see it in the bank reconciliation window, enter this missing transaction (be sure to choose a date within the month you are reconciling). . With the bank debit card becoming very popular among small business owners, you may find regular cash machine withdrawals, service charges, direct deposits and debit card purchases that were never entered into QuickBooks. Be sure to enter each of these in order to reconcile.

Did you enter the transaction but don't see it in the bank reconciliation window? Check the original transaction to see if it was entered into the wrong bank account. Use the find feature under the Edit menu to search for a transaction based on the amount. Once found, edit the transaction by selecting the correct bank account.

Look for reversed transactions- Did you enter a write check transaction by mistake when the transaction should have been a deposit?

Look for a transaction that is equal to the difference- For example, did you neglect to place a check mark next to a check that cleared?

Make sure you are working with the right bank account. If you have multiple bank accounts it is easy to end up recording checks and deposits in the wrong account. It is just as easy to end up in the wrong reconciliation screen. .

 
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