Note: 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.

1. In GL, select Tasks, Record Entries.
2. If you are using Both accounting methods, you will receive a prompt to select if you are making journal entries for Accrual only, Cash only, or Both methods. Select the appropriate option for this entry.
3. In the Accounting Date column, enter the date to use for this entry.
4. Enter the Account for this entry.
   • Note: If your account format includes prefixes, you will either have a single field to enter the full account or you will have two fields to enter the Prefix and the Base account. This depends on the Account Entry setting selected in GL Settings, Processing Options.
5. Enter the amount in the Debit or Credit column as needed.
6. If you use Both accounting methods, you will have a Method column that prefills with the method you selected in step 2. If this entry needs to be for the other method, you can change it using the Accrual/Cash button at the bottom of the Record Entries window.
   • Note: When the method is set to Both, it will auto-create two sets of entries (one for Accrual and one for Cash with the same information) once you click Accept line or press Enter through the entry to accept it.
7. Optional: In the Jrn column, select the Journal code to use.
8. Optional: In the Reference 1 column, enter a reference up to 10 characters.
9. Optional: In the Reference 2 column, enter a reference up to 10 characters.
10. Optional: In the Description column, enter a description up to 30 characters.
11. Press Enter to accept the entry or click Accept line.
12. Repeat steps 3 through 11 for each entry.
    • Note: The total debits and credits must balance according to the Force Zero Proof setting in GL Settings, Processing Options.
13. Click Finish.