Expenses

What to do if an expense was recorded under the wrong account

Updated 7 May 2026 · Featured guide
Fix an expense that was recorded as Cash, M-PESA or Bank incorrectly.

Wrong expense accounts can create balance discrepancies.

Steps

  1. Open Expenses.
  2. Find the expense.
  3. Edit the expense if allowed.
  4. Change the account to the correct one.
  5. Save the expense.
  6. Check the affected daily balance again.

Example

  • If rent was paid from Bank but recorded as Cash, the dashboard may show a Cash difference and a Bank difference.

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