Journal
Record any transaction (or correction) directly to the ledger; debits must equal credits.
Overview
Record every financial transaction by splitting amounts into debits and credits.
Forms the source of truth for ledgers, trial balance, and financial statements.
Enforces balance: total debits must equal total credits.
Where to Access
Accounting → Journal
Click Add New to create a journal entry.
Key Attributes
Header
Journal Number: System-assigned or manual identifier.
Date/Time: Posting timestamp (drives period reporting).
Currency: Transaction currency (multi-currency supported).
Tax Amount / Tax Code: Optional summary tax and mapping.
Notes: Context for audits and reviewers.
Lines (per item)
Account: Ledger account impacted.
Debit / Credit: Monetary amount (left/right).
Description: Line memo.
Department / Class / Project: Tracking tags for reporting.
Accounting Behavior (reference)
Normal debit balance accounts: Assets, Expenses, Cost of Goods Sold.
Normal credit balance accounts: Liabilities, Equity, Income.
Key Functions
Create a journal: Add header → add lines (account, debit/credit) → ensure debits = credits → Save.
Attach supporting notes for audit clarity (e.g., allocation basis, correcting entry reason).
Use tags (Department/Class/Project) for managerial reporting.
Search & filter journals by number, date range, account, or amount.
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