Zoho Books Balance Doesn't Match Bank

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Match and categorize

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   1. 01Go to Banking > select the account
   2. 02Open uncategorized transactions
   3. 03Use Match and Categorize to link each to an existing entry or create one
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Remove duplicates

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   1. 01Compare manual entries with feed lines on the same dates and amounts
   2. 02Delete the duplicate manual transaction
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Correct the opening balance

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   1. 01If Zoho's balance is lower: Banking > account > Add Transaction > Money In > Deposit from Other Accounts, From Account: Opening Balance Offset
   2. 02If Zoho's balance is higher: Money Out > Owner Drawings, To Account: Opening Balance Offset
   3. 03Save and compare balances
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Don't force matches

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   1. 01Avoid editing amounts to pair near-equal lines; fix the underlying invoice or partial payment instead
   2. 02Reconcile until the difference is zero
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

The balance in Zoho Books differs from the bank statement, reconciliation shows a non-zero difference, dashboard totals disagree.

Why it happens

• C-01Uncategorized transactions not matched
• C-02Manual entries duplicating feed lines
• C-03Feeds only fetch the last 90 days
• C-04Opening balance entered wrong

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