Check Register / Balance Sheet Do Not Match

[Pam]

I posted a contribution deposit effective August 31st. The entry is recorded in the check register correctly and the ending balance in the check register is correct, reflecting this deposit.

However, my balance sheet total for August is off by the amount of the deposit.

If I pull a balance sheet total for September, it reflects the deposit amount.

I cannot figure out why. I don't know if I should reverse the deposit and post it effective September 1st even though that is not correct, so that my bank statement, check register and balance sheet will agree?

Do you know why this would occur?

Thank you!

[Zorak]

It sounds like this transaction was posted to the accounting month of September, which is independent of the transaction date.

To fix this, reverse the transaction that was posted (which will automatically reverse it from September) and re-enter it, making sure the Posting Month shows August 2008.

[Pam]

When to reverse the entry, I saw that it was posted to September.
Thanks so much for your help!