Can I edit a previous month's bank reconciliation?

Hello treasurer104,

QuickBooks makes it simple to edit your previous month's reconciliation. I'll be glad to share more info so you can adjust your transactions and get back to doing what you enjoy the most. 

Before we get started, it's vital to note that your past reconciled transactions will affect the balances on your accounts and the reports. When making edits to your past reconciled transactions it's always best to un-reconcile the transactions and makes the necessary edits. If you need to unreconcile the transactions before entering the other ones, I recommend going through a QB ProAdvisor/Accounting professional. They have the right tools and resources to automatically unreconcile transactions. 

If you're not yet connected to an accountant and this is something you'd like to explore, feel free to search for one in your area here: Find a ProAdvisor.

If you don't have access to an accountant, you can undo a reconciliation by manually editing each transaction from the register. Follow the steps below to see how you can do this:

   1. Select the Gear icon on the Toolbar.
   2. Under Your Company, select Chart of Accounts.
   3. Locate the appropriate account for the transaction.
   4. From the Action column, select Account History.
   5. Identify the transaction to edit.
   6. In the reconcile status column (indicated by a check mark), repeatedly select the top line of the transaction to change the status of the transaction.

        Codes indicate the status of the transaction:
             C - Cleared
             R - Reconciled
             Blank - Not cleared or reconciled

   7. Select Save.
 

For additional tips on how to avoid undoing a reconciliation, take a look at this article: Avoid undoing a reconciliation. To see a more in-depth explanation of how to manually undo a reconciliation without an accountant, check out this article: How to unreconcile a transaction or undo a reconciliation.

Let me know if this info helps. I'll be here to steer you in the right direction. Otherwise, have a prosperous 2021 and feel free to reach back if you need anything!