How can i match my bank transactions to the expenses i lodged before connecting my bank account? its wants me the to lodge them a second time through the cash flow page

Hello there, impigeon03. Thanks for posting your concern about managing your bank transactions in QuickBooks Online (QBO). We're glad to guide you in matching your bank transactions to avoid duplicates.

We understand the importance of keeping track of your transactions carefully in the program to ensure the accuracy of your books. In QuickBooks, we can click Find match to the downloaded transaction with one you entered, like an invoice, a bill, a receipt, or a payment. It will link them together so you don't get duplicates.

Follow the steps below to match the transaction from the existing expense in your QuickBooks account.

1. Go to the Transactions menu and select Bank Transactions.
2. Click on the transactions you want to match from the For Review tab.
3. Select the Find match circle to view the list of possible match transactions.
   
4. Tick the check box if you see one that matches.
5. Then select Save to save changes.

Additionally, you can check out the following articles for future reference in managing bank transactions and reconciling accounts in the program:

• Find and categorise transactions in QuickBooks
• Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online
• Learn the reconcile workflow in QuickBooks

Please let us know in the comment section if you have clarifications about handling duplicates and bank transactions in QuickBooks. We'll be right here for you. Have a good one, and stay safe, impigeon03!