Why the expense on P/L report does not match the expense under the transactions category

I'm glad to have you here today, @skinandbrowsrede.

Let me ensure you'll be able to pull the report with the right data.

When running the report make sure that the date is correct as well as the posting account of the transaction. This can be the reason of why it doesn't match.  We can go to the Transactions page and filter the date and accounts the entries are allocated.

1. Sign in to your QBSE account and navigate to the Transactions menu.
2. Select All for the Type and choose the specific account the transactions are saved in the Account drop-down.
3. Next, choose Custom date in the Date field and enter the specific date range for the transactions.
4. Then, click Apply.

If you can't find those transactions there, you can refresh the connection of your bank and QuickBooks by clicking the Refresh All button. This will help you recover the missing entries. Here's how:

1. Click the Gear icon.
2. Select Bank accounts.
3. Then, click the Refresh all button.

After that, you can categorize and edit the transactions. This ensures your last year's financial records are accurate. For more details, check out this article: Categorizing Transactions. 

I'll be right here to help if you need anything else. Have a great day, @skinandbrowsrede.