Hi Mitch Gallant ,

Thank you for reaching out with your question regarding the starting balance for August.

If you are using our Sage Accounting cloud-based software, I recommend checking out the article FAQ - Differences in Bank Account Balances - Accounting for guidance on adjusting discrepancies like the one you're experiencing.

Additionally, you may find the article Why Is There A Difference Between the Bank Balance and Today's Balance helpful for understanding why the starting and closing balances differ.

Adjusting entries, like the one you made for the missing invoice, can indeed affect the starting balance for a new period. Both articles will provide you with the steps to identify and correct these discrepancies.

Warm Regards,

Erzsi