The letter c is applied to transaction splits by GnuCash either when the user imports a transaction from a QIF, OFX or QFX file that was probably downloaded over the Internet from a banking website or manually by clicking in the appropriate box. This is interpreted to mean that the information in that split line of that account register of the data file matches the information from the bank. Arguably, it would probably be better to have separate indicators for these two distinctly different actions.
That is not the same as the R applied by GnuCash from a Reconciliation, where the user is verifying that his data records match those from whatever independent source he chooses. Historically, the independent source was the checkbook register, but now it is probably a combination of memory and whatever receipts the user has kept. The R indicator cannot be manually applied to a transaction split line. There is no requirement that the user even consider using these indicators. Many users, myself included, never reconcile income or expenses or any other accounts except bank and investment accounts. As to your cherry-picking to make the balance work out, are you referring to making a reconciliation balance work out? That would be little different than comparing a manually recorded checkbook register to a bank statement. You still need to 'remember' that credit card or debit card purchase that you forgot to record or to notice that there was an unauthorized charge to your account. This is your opportunity to discover fraudulent use of your account. To your last point, the Num field can contain whatever information that you choose to put there, period. David C On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 6:56 PM, Mark Hedges <mark.hed...@weirdvibe.com> wrote: > Thanks all. > > I don't understand the difference between "cleared" and "reconciled" > in Gnucash context. Someone mentioned that one changes R from "n" to > "c" when they see the charge in their bank statement or online > banking. How is that different in terms of information flow from > using the reconciliation feature to do exactly the same thing? I > still end up having to cherry-pick individual transactions to make the > balance work out. > > Regarding the Num field, I understand that this would be a check > number if anyone paid for much with checks anymore. For checking visa > or ACH transactions, am I supposed to record the transaction number > from the bank online balance sheet or statement? > > Thanks. > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > gnucash-user mailing list > gnucash-user@gnucash.org > To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: > https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user > If you are using Nabble or Gmane, please see > https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists for more information. > ----- > Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. > You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All. > _______________________________________________ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user If you are using Nabble or Gmane, please see https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists for more information. ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
