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Reconciliation · 2026-09-24 · 11 min read

Opening Balance Doesn't Match Bank Statement? Fix It

Why your opening balance doesn't match the bank statement in QuickBooks, Xero or a spreadsheet, how to find the cause, and how to fix it safely.

Reconciliation · 2026-09-23 · 11 min read

Outstanding Checks and Deposits in Transit Explained

What outstanding checks and deposits in transit are, how they affect a bank reconciliation, worked examples, and what to do with stale items.

Reconciliation · 2026-09-21 · 11 min read

How to Reconcile a Bank Statement in Google Sheets

Reconcile a bank statement in Google Sheets step by step: import transactions, match them with formulas, list outstanding items and prove the balance.

Reconciliation · 2026-09-16 · 11 min read

Bank Reconciliation Template in Excel: Build Your Own

Build a reusable bank reconciliation template in Excel: sheet layout, matching formulas, outstanding items, a summary that proves zero, and monthly reuse.

Reconciliation · 2026-09-15 · 11 min read

Month-End Close Checklist for Small Businesses

A practical month-end close checklist for small businesses: bank and card reconciliation, receivables, payables, payroll, review and sign-off.

Reconciliation · 2026-09-10 · 11 min read

How to Find Bank Reconciliation Discrepancies Fast

A systematic way to find why a bank reconciliation won't balance: the divide-by-two and divide-by-nine tricks, timing items, duplicates and Excel checks.

Reconciliation · 2026-09-07 · 11 min read

Credit Card Reconciliation in Excel (With Template)

Reconcile credit card statements against your books or receipts in Excel: setup, matching formulas, timing differences, and a reusable template layout.