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July 6, 2022
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Batch Deposits

  • July 6, 2022
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Hello!  When I record my deposits, they go into my register as a lump sum.  However, when I go to reconcile, some of that lump sum is on 2 different bank statements.  How do I separate the lump sum so I can reconcile correctly?  I have been re-adding the deposits alone to make the reconciliation work, but now my register balance is higher than it should be.  I am afraid to delete the recorded lump sum deposit.  Any suggestions?

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July 6, 2022

There's nothing to be afraid of, Bethany RC. I've got you covered.

 

When reconciling, you'll have to make sure your QuickBooks accounts match your real-life bank and credit card statements. 

 

Since some lump sum deposits are separated in your bank statements, I'd recommend deleting them. Then, enter the transactions individually to ensure the reporting is correct.

 

Here's how to delete the deposits:

 

  1. Go to the List menu.
  2. Click Chart of Accounts.
  3. Double-click the bank account.
  4. Search for the deposit on the register.
  5. Right-click the deposit.
  6. Select Delete Deposit.
  7. Click OK.

 

Also, please delete all the deposits you've re-added to avoid duplicates. Once done, you can now enter them one at a time. I'll show you how:

 

  1. Go to Banking and then select Make Deposits.
  2. Close the Payments to Deposit window.
  3. Add the correct details of the transaction.
  4. Click Save & New.
  5. Add the deposit.

 

If you're unsure, you can reach out to an accountant to guide you with the correct tracking. If you don't have one, you can use our Find-an-Accountant tool to look for an expert near you.

 

Once the deposits are accurately added, you can start reconciling the account. This keeps your books balanced.

 

After reconciling, you can click Display to view the Reconciliation report or select Print to have a handy copy of the data. 

 

You can rely on me if you have additional questions about the process. It's my responsibility to ensure your accounts are reconciled. Keep safe always!

July 6, 2022

Thanks! So to avoid this is in the future I should only check one box at a time in Record Deposits so that they are not batched correct?