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Carolexx
December 28, 2023
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transfer bank accounts

  • December 28, 2023
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Our bank was bought out in March of this year.  I reconciled the last bank statement and it had a balance of 158,000 in it.  When I opened up the new statement it had the same beginning balance.  However, in our chart of accounts and ledger, it's showing the old bank with the 158000 balance so what did I do wrong and how do I zero out the balance in the old bank account.

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JanbonN
December 28, 2023

Hello there, @Carolexx. Allow me to provide some information about your old bank's balance.

 

Before we start troubleshooting, it's essential to back up your files to ensure the safety of your accounting data. If you ever encounter any issues, you can use your backup to restore the data.

 

Now, let's create a Clearing Account to transfer the balance of your old bank account. Here are the steps to do that:

 

  1. Go to the List menu, then select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Right-click anywhere on the page and choose New.
  3. A new window will open. Tick Bank, and select Continue.
  4. In the Account Name field, enter Clearing Account.
  5. Do not enter any opening balance.
  6. Click Save and Close.

 

After creating the account, you'll need to do a Journal Entry to transfer the balance of your old account to the Clearing Account. It's recommended to consult an accountant for these steps for better guidance.

 

Once you have sorted this out, please close your books to avoid unnecessary changes.

 

If you have any more questions regarding your balances, please reply to this thread. I'm here to help. Take care.

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