Entries made in General Ledger don't post to interfacing applications. To reflect changes in interfacing applications, make the entries or corrections in the applicable application. - In General Ledger, select Tasks, Record Entries.
- If you’re using Both accounting methods, you’ll receive a prompt to select your method. You'll have options for Accrual only, Cash only, or Both methods. Select the appropriate option for this entry.
- In the Accounting Date column, enter the date to use for this entry.
- Enter the Account for this entry.
- If your account format includes prefixes, you can see different entry options. You’ll have one field for the full account or two fields for the Prefix and Base account. This depends on the Account Entry setting selected in GL Settings, Processing Options.
- Enter the amount in the Debit or Credit column as needed.
- If you use Both, you’ll have a Method column that prefills with the method from step 2. To change to another method, use the Accrual/Cash button at the bottom of the Record Entries window.
- When you set the method to Both, it auto-creates two sets of entries when you click Accept Line. One entry for Accrual and one for Cash with the same information.
- Optional: In the Jrn column, select the Journal code to use.
- Optional: In the Reference 1 column, enter a reference up to 10 characters.
- Optional: In the Reference 2 column, enter a reference up to 10 characters.
- Optional: In the Description column, enter a description up to 30 characters.
- Press Enter to accept the entry or click Accept line.
- Repeat steps 3-11 for each entry.
- Total debits and credits must balance according to the Force Zero Proof setting in GL Settings, Processing Options.
- Click Finish.
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