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Common Bank Statement Errors
Bank statement errors — from conversion mistakes to reconciliation gaps — can throw off your books. Learn the most common issues and how to fix them before they compound.
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Conversion Errors
- Missing transactions from multi-page PDFs
- Incorrect date parsing (DD/MM vs MM/DD)
- Merged debit and credit columns
- OCR errors on scanned statements
- Truncated descriptions
Fix
Use a converter that handles your bank's specific layout and verify totals against the PDF statement summary.
Reconciliation Errors
- Duplicate imported transactions
- Unmatched transfers between own accounts
- Timing differences on year-end cutoff
- Bank fees recorded in wrong period
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify conversion accuracy?
Compare the sum of debits, credits, and closing balance in your export against the PDF statement summary totals.
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