McStay Family Murder Trial Day 18 Part 3 Michael West & Sgt Ryan Smith Testify

TL;DR

The testimony provides insight into the activity log of QuickBooks, including the creation and deletion of checks, as well as the tracking of IP addresses.

Transcript

how'd you what's the market exhibit 4:23 which is the activity log that you testified about previously do you recall taking a look at that and then based on the back end user notes we determined that that was from the custom side of the accountant right yes and are you familiar with how checks are written and jeomsun removing them okay I may ask yo... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 The activity log in QuickBooks allows users to track the creation and deletion of checks.
• 💁 The audit history of transactions provides detailed information on check creation, deletion, and other transaction details.
• 🏦 QuickBooks is not directly linked to bank accounts, so changes made within QuickBooks do not affect bank records.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the activity log in QuickBooks track the creation and deletion of checks?

The activity log records each transaction, including the creation and deletion of checks, and displays a history of that transaction.

Q: Is it possible to view the audit history of a transaction in QuickBooks?

Yes, by clicking on a link in the activity log, a user can access the audit history information of a transaction, which includes details such as check creation date, amount, and the recipient's name.

Q: Do deleted checks have any impact on the bank records?

No, deleting a check in QuickBooks does not affect the bank records. The bank records remain independent of any changes made within QuickBooks.

Q: Can QuickBooks track the IP address of users?

QuickBooks Online can track the IP address of users as part of their login information, but it may not track IP addresses for individual transactions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The witness verifies that checks can be created and deleted in QuickBooks, with each transaction being recorded in the activity log.

• The activity log displays the history of transactions and can be accessed through a link in the computer version of QuickBooks.

• The witness confirms the accuracy of the audit history reflected in the activity log, including details such as check creation, deletion, and the recipient's name.