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Whilst the default 'sort by' is date, sorting by date alone can be problematic as trust cheques are not usually written on the same day as they are presented to the bank. To overcome this it may be useful to 'sort by' Ref # or amount.
XX Explain the sigma
If applicable enter the transaction reference number, cheque or receipt number, to not only assist with matching up the adjustment next month, but also for the auditing process.
XXX What has to be entered as negatives?
At any point the bank reconciliation can be closed by selecting the 'Back to Trust Register' button. All transactions are saved, so when resuming the bank reconciliation all items will be ticked/unticked as before. REWORD