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August 6, 2024
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Can someone help me , Why isn't my supplier invoices balancing at zero for the opening balance when I have inputted everything correctly?

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MariaSoledadG
August 6, 2024

I'll guide you on how you can fix your supplier invoices not balancing at zero, MotorWorx.

 

Are you trying to reconcile an account for the first time and the beginning balance is off? If so, this happens if your opening balance is incorrect. You can correct it by setting this up at the beginning of a bank statement. This will correct your beginning balance. To do so, follow the steps outlined below:

 

  1. If you recently entered older transactions dated before your opening balance, here's how to reconcile them. After that, continue the next steps.
  2. Go to Transactions and select Chart of accounts.
  3. Find the account on the list.
  4. Select Account history.
  5. Search for the opening balance entry. It should have "Opening Balance" in the Memo column.
  6. Take note of the date and balance

Next, compare your opening balance with our real-life account. Here's how:

 

  1. Sign in to your bank's website, or find your bank statement.
  2. Check the account's balance for the same day as the opening balance in QuickBooks.
  3. Compare the two balances.

If the balances match, you entered the opening balance correctly. Move on to Step 3.

If this doesn't match your bank records, correct it:
 

  1. In QuickBooks, select the opening balance entry to expand the view.
  2. In the Deposit column, edit the balance to match your bank records.
  3. Select Save.

 

Learn more on how you can review your account history and start reconciling your account. Read this article for more information: Fix Issues the First Time You Reconcile An Account in QuickBooks Online.

 

Furthermore, QuickBooks automatically downloads your transactions when you connect your bank and credit card accounts. You can enter an opening balance after creating an account to track transactions. Go through this article to show you how: What To Do If You Didn't Enter An Opening Balance in QuickBooks Online.

 

Keep in touch if you need further assistance with supplier invoices or opening balances. We'll be one post away if you have any other concerns.