Match bank and card activity
Reconciliation means checking that financial records agree with the activity they represent.
Review a match
Link to section: Review a match- Open the client and choose Bookkeeping → Reconciliation, or open an account’s reconciliation tab.
- Choose the account and relevant period.
- Review the unmatched rows and proposed matches.
- Compare dates, amounts, and references with the documents.
- Approve a match only when the items belong together.
An equal amount is a useful clue, not proof that two entries match.
Something does not match
Link to section: Something does not matchCheck for missing documents, a different date range, duplicate activity, fees, or an incorrect account assignment. Use the explanation and correction actions available on screen.
Finish the review
Link to section: Finish the reviewCheck the remaining difference and any required approval or certification. Monthly close may remain blocked until the account’s reconciliation checks pass.
Ask the responsible bookkeeper before forcing a correction or changing a balance.