Home Account reconciliation How can I tell if an account's difference is explained?

How can I tell if an account's difference is explained?

Last updated on Oct 16, 2026

Short Answer: Open the account detail and check the 'Unexplained difference' area — if it shows 'Difference fully explained' in green, reconciling items cover the difference.

PreRequisites

  1. Be signed in.

  2. Open the account detail view.

Steps

  1. Open the account detail for the account you want to check for example 'Bank A/c'.
    Account detail shows GL balance and Supported balance.

  2. Find the box labeled 'Unexplained difference'.
    If you see the green label 'Difference fully explained', the net reconciling items equal the difference.

  3. Also compare the 'Difference' and 'Reconciling items' amounts shown above the 'Unexplained difference' line.
    The numeric values make it clear whether the reconciling items cover the difference.

Troubleshooting

  1. Unexplained difference area doesn't show 'Difference fully explained' even though numbers look similar.
    LikelyCause: There may be rounding differences, or reconciling items are not fully applied.
    Action: Review the listed reconciling items and supporting items to ensure amounts have been added correctly.