Enter the ending date and balance from your statement

When you reconcile an account in Quicken Classic for Windows, you’ll be asked to enter the ending date and balance from your financial statement. This step applies to checking, savings, credit card, brokerage, 401(k), and house accounts.

What to enter

You’ll need to enter two key values:

• Ending date: The last date in the statement period (for example, 04/30/2025).

• Ending balance: The account balance as of that date.

This step ensures Quicken starts the reconciliation process with the correct information.

Where to find this information

For most account types, look at the top section of your bank or investment statement:

• Checking, savings, or credit card: Use the posted balance shown at the end of the statement period.

• Brokerage or 401(k): Use the balance reported as of the statement’s ending date, not the real-time market value.

• House: Enter the estimated current value of the property as of today or the closest available date. This value won’t come from a bank statement—use an appraisal, online estimate, or your own record.

Tip: Always use the official statement balance, not the current online balance, which may include pending or future transactions.

Why it's important

Entering the correct ending date and balance ensures that Quicken can accurately match your records to your financial institution’s. If the values are off, Quicken may show a difference at the end of reconciliation.