GnuCash: reconcile accounts before switching

Import a limited period of transactions into GnuCash, including a transfer, refund, and split expense. Set up the chart of accounts you actually need and reconcile every account to the corresponding statement. Then run the income and balance reports that will drive decisions or filing.

Check backups and an export path before migrating years of history. If the records support tax reporting, confirm account categories and local requirements with a qualified accountant. A ledger is trustworthy when its balances match external evidence and corrections are traceable.