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Dan10's avatar
29 days ago

Balance Sheet doesn't Balance

My balance sheet doesn't balance by $250. ( Net assets > Equity )

By balance sheet as at 31 DEC 2017 is in balance , but Balance sheet as at 01 JAN 2018 is OUT.

Not many transactions on 01 JAN 2018 - General Ledger detail report shows debit and credit transactions balance.

What reports/actions are available to track down the difference ???? 

 

 

 

  • Just a bit of updated info ...

    We are December year end , Retained earnings carried forward to Jan are incorrect by $250. So looks like an issue with Yearend rollover ???

    How to fix ?

    • Earl_HD's avatar
      Earl_HD
      MYOB Moderator

      Hi Dan10,
       

      As suggested by gavin12345, your file may need a backend repair. I recommend contacting our virtual assistant, MOCA, which is specifically designed to address issues like this.
       

      You can reach MOCA at myob.com/support for help with any questions or issues. If MOCA is unable to resolve the problem, our live chat team is available to assist you further.

      Regards,
      Earl

    • Earl_HD's avatar
      Earl_HD
      MYOB Moderator

      Hi Dan10

      This can be quite tricky. To refresh your historical balance and resolve any discrepancies, please follow these detailed steps:

      1. Backup the Company File:
        • Important: Before making any changes, back up your company file to prevent data loss. This can usually be done through your accounting software’s backup function.
      2. Update Opening Balances:
        • Go to Setup > Balances > Account Opening Balances.
        • Locate an Account: Find an account that currently has a $0 opening balance. Note the account name or number for reference.
        • Modify the Balance: Select this account, set its opening balance to $1, and click Ok to save the change.
      3. Revert the Opening Balance:
        • Navigate back to Setup > Balances > Account Opening Balances.
        • Find the Same Account: Locate the account you modified earlier.
        • Reset the Balance: Change the opening balance back to $0 and click Ok to save the update.
      4. Recheck the Balance Sheet:
        • Generate the Balance Sheet report again.
        • Verify if the balances are now correct and if the Balance Sheet reconciles properly.

      Please do let know if it resolves for you.
      Regards,
      Earl

      • Dan10's avatar
        Dan10

        Hi Earl,

         

        followed your instructions very carefully - but with no success.

         

        Balance sheet still has $250 difference between Net assets and Equity.

         

        Next step ?

         

        Dan