Is it possible to change the opening balance of an existing bank account in Reckon Accounts Premier

Graham Taylor Automotives
Graham Taylor Automotives Member Posts: 41
edited September 2018 in Reckon Accounts (Desktop)
I have gone as per the help menu to 'Chart of Accounts', I have found the opening balance line for 1 July 2015 which is marked as 'Open Balance Equity', ' Account Opening Balance' and has an amount in the 'Deposit' column and the running balance of the account in the 'Balance' Column. 

This account has originally set up incorrectly a long time ago by a previous administrator. I am not sure if it was even set up with an opening balance. 

When I open the account 'Edit Account' where it would say 'Enter Opening Balance' for a new account it says 'Change Opening Balance'. When I click on this it takes me to the bank account transactions screen. 

I have tried to change the 'Deposit' amount, however nothing changes when I record this information. I am not able to change the amount in the 'Balance' Column. 

Does anyone know if I can actually change the Opening Balance of an existing bank account or can I only change the deposit amount which seems to do nothing. 

As I am fixing the system as at 1 July 2015 would a good alternative be to open a new bank account as at 1 July 2015 instead and start our banking afresh? 

Thank you. 

Comments

  • ARC BookKeeping
    ARC BookKeeping Member Posts: 168
    edited July 2015
    Graham, 
    these are questions you should consult with your accountant with... as changing the balance in one area will change balances in another area.

    but yes it is possible (NOT recommended) to change the opening balance, you just have to click in exactly the right spot in the bank register screen. (it will be the top most transaction, your curser needs to be an arrow)

    What I would do instead is as you have suggested open another bank account and start fresh, and leave the 'changing of balances' to clearify with your accountant (who knows your file) 

    Cheers
    Angie Carlyle
    ABCarlyle@xtra.co.nz

  • Graham Taylor Automotives
    Graham Taylor Automotives Member Posts: 41
    edited September 2016
    Thank you, 

    The banking on this system was never set up or running correctly. Merely keeping track of invoices and payments so changing the balance and making the account run correctly won't upset anything.

    I decided to open new accounts anyway and start all over. I was just hoping for an easier way.  I tired changing the balance as you described but it doesn't work. 

    Thanks for your help. 

    Jayne
  • cosmic
    cosmic Reckon Developer Partner Posts: 1,073 ✭✭✭
    edited September 2018
    Hi Jayne, i would urge you to seek your engaged Accountant to help you in these situation.
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