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3.1.1.  Simple Entry
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3.1.1.  Simple Entry

To manually create a simple G/L journal entry, go to Accounting > General Ledger > Journal Entry > Simple. The following screen will appear:

Create Simple G/L Journal Entry

When creating a simple G/L journal entry, you are presented with the following options:

Amount

Specify the monetary value of the transaction.

Distribution Date

Specify the date when you want the simple journal entry to be posted to the general ledger.

Document Type

Displays the system-defined document type (i.e., JE) used to identify simple journal entries in the general ledger.

Document #

Specify a document number to be associated with the transaction.

Debit

Specify the debit account to be used for the transaction record.

Project

Select a project to associate with the transaction. The project number will be added as the final segment of the G/L account number.

Credit

Specify the credit account to be used for the transaction record.

Project

Select a project to associate with the transaction. The project number will be added as the final segment of the G/L account number.

Print on Post

Select to print a copy of the simple journal entry.

Notes

This is a scrolling text field with word-wrapping for entering notes related to the transaction. This may be a required field, depending on your system configuration.

Note

Your system may be configured to require notes whenever manual journal entries are posted.

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