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How does electronic/online banking change the reconciliation process?

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Answer

Online banking and bank feeds import transactions directly into the accounting software, which suggests matches to recorded entries, so reconciliation becomes largely a matching-and-confirming task done frequently (even daily). It reduces manual entry and timing differences, though unmatched or new items still need posting and review.
Real-world example Bank feed matching lets the bookkeeper reconcile in minutes each day instead of a manual month-end exercise.

Common follow-ups: What does a bank feed automate? | Do timing differences still occur?

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