How to set up cash and bank accounts
Web
Updated Aug 2026
RushFlow tracks your money in cash and bank accounts. Add each account with its opening balance so your books start matching the real world, and record adjustments when needed. Sales, purchases and payments then flow through these accounts automatically.
Step by step
- Add an accountWeb: open your accounts / chart of accounts and add a cash or bank account.
- Set the opening balanceEnter the account’s opening balance as at your start date so cash and bank match reality.
- Use it in transactionsChoose the account when taking payments or recording expenses; its balance updates automatically.
- Adjust if neededRecord an adjustment to correct a balance, keeping a clear trail.
Where to find it
Web: the accounts / chart-of-accounts area. App: owners can view balances in the management app’s Finance workspace.
Getting opening balances right at the start saves a lot of reconciliation later.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set my starting bank balance?
Add the bank account and enter its opening balance as at your start date. Sales, purchases and payments then flow through it automatically.
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