Reconciliation Window


The Reconciliation window is used to reconcile a GnuCash account with a statement that a bank or other institution has sent you.

For example, when you write a check for something, you should enter the transaction into GnuCash. The reconciliation (R) field of the transaction will initially contain n (not reconciled). Later, if you think that the check has been cashed, you might click on the transaction's R field to change it to c (cleared, but not reconciled).

At the end of the month, you receive your bank statement, perhaps including canceled checks. At that point, you should "reconcile" the account, that is, match your personal records with the documentation provided by the bank.