Step by step: Split IB
1. Go to Account overview
Go to Account under Reconciliation in the menu on the left.
Find the account you want to split IB for and click the amount in the Year opening balance column.
2. Add new row
Click + Add rows.
Then click the Map Transaction ID button.
3. Mark and map the transaction
Check the line to be linked.
Click Map transactions.
4. Enter description and amount
Enter description and amount per row.
Click the paper icon in the Actions column to add new rows.
Distribute the amount across as many rows as you need.
5. Save rows
Click Save rows when you are done.
The opening balance is now split.
Tips for splitting IB
Split per counterparty or transaction type
If the balance relates to several customers, suppliers, or vouchers, it may be useful to create one row per counterparty – for example one per invoice or payment.
Use the same account structure as the rest of the period
Look at how new transactions in the period are recorded, and follow the same pattern when splitting IB. This provides more recognizable reconciliation.
Add explanatory descriptions
Use the free text field to enter e.g. invoice number, customer name, or period – so that you or a colleague understand the breakdown later.
Do not split more than necessary
It is not always necessary to split IB into many lines. If one single row makes sense and does not hinder reconciliation, it is often simpler.
💡 A clear and deliberate breakdown of IB makes it easier to complete both manual reconciliation and audits afterwards.