How come the COGS figures will change for the past closed periods? How to get back the previous figures that I submitted to authority in earlier?

I understand that you’re concerned about noticing changes in the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) figures for accounting periods that were previously closed and finalized in QuickBooks, @fluidlinkacc. Let me take a moment to explain what has happened and how we can address it effectively.

In QuickBooks, closing a period doesn’t automatically lock the data completely from future changes unless an admin has made changes to it. Transactions such as bills, invoices, inventory adjustments, or journal entries that are entered, edited, or deleted with dates falling within these closed periods can cause QuickBooks to recalculate financial figures, most notably your COGS.

To resolve this, the priority is to identify exactly what caused the changes. This involves reviewing your transaction history or audit logs to track down adjustments made retrospectively. 

1. Go to the Gear con and select Audit log.
2. Click Filter.
3. Use the fields on the Filter panel to choose the appropriate User, Date, or Events filter to narrow the results.

You can reach out to the tax authority to request an official copy of the exact data and reports you submitted for the relevant periods in the past. Having this information will allow you to carefully compare those previously filed figures with the current Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and other financial data reflected in QuickBooks. Once you have both sets of records, it is important to collaborate closely with your accountant or financial advisor. They can help you analyze any discrepancies and determine the most appropriate method to adjust your QuickBooks records, ensuring that your accounting data accurately reflects the original numbers submitted to the authorities and remains compliant with reporting requirements.

Should you need further assistance, whether it’s walking through these processes step-by-step or addressing specific issues within your version of QuickBooks, I’m here to help. Take care!