Delete posted depreciation Journal Entries

Delete posted depreciation journal entries when a Fixed Asset posting needs to be reversed, resulting in the related schedule returning to an unposted state.

Workflow

Step 1

Open the register

Start in Fixed Assets > Register for the month that contains the posted depreciation entries you need to reverse.

Fixed Assets register showing posted assets and row action menus.

Step 2

Review single entry

For an entry posted by itself, confirm the asset row shows Posted before opening the row actions.

Posted fixed asset row with status and row actions visible.

Step 3

Open row menu

Use the posted asset row menu to access the reversal action for the linked journal entry.

Posted fixed asset row menu with Delete Transaction available.

Step 4

Confirm deletion

Confirm only after verifying the entry should be removed from Truewind and the connected ledger where supported.

Delete Transaction dialog with confirmation controls.

Step 5

Review status

Return to the register and confirm the affected schedule is ready to post again if you need to recreate the journal entry.

Fixed Assets register after reviewing the single posted entry status.

Step 6

Review bulk entries

For entries posted in bulk, identify an asset line that belongs to the combined journal entry before deleting the transaction.

Fixed Assets register showing posted rows that may share a bulk-posted journal entry.

Step 7

Open QuickBooks entry

In QuickBooks, open the journal entry connected to the bulk posting so you can confirm which assets are included.

QuickBooks report with the posted depreciation journal entry link selected.

Step 8

Review journal entry

Check the QuickBooks journal entry details before returning to Truewind to delete the matching transaction.

QuickBooks journal entry details for the bulk-posted depreciation entry.

Step 9

Open asset line

Back in Truewind, select any asset line that belongs to the bulk-posted journal entry.

Fixed Assets register with a bulk-posted asset line visible.

Step 10

Open row menu

Use the row actions on that asset line to open the reversal option for the shared journal entry.

Bulk-posted asset row menu with Delete Transaction available.

Step 11

Confirm deletion

Confirming deletes the bulk-posted journal entry and unlinks the other fixed assets included in that entry.

Delete Transaction dialog warning that other fixed assets may be unlinked.

Step 12

Review status

Return to the register and confirm the affected bulk-posted assets are ready to post again if you need to recreate the entry.

Fixed Assets register after reviewing the bulk-posted entry status.

What changes after deletion

The schedule status returns to an unposted state and the linked journal entry is removed from the ledger or accounting platform where supported.

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