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Creating a Normal Journal Entry

Steps

1. General Ledger Journal transactions Journals The screen opens at the last journal entry saved
2. Click New
3. Enter in relevant details - Description and Posted Date
4. Select from search window or type in General Ledger account codes
5. Enter Reference details, amount and select BAS code where applicable
6. Test Posting - allows the journal set to be tested during the entry stage before saving, to ensure it is error free. Errors must be corrected before the journal can be saved. Any errors on the journal are displayed in a dialogue box
7. Totals - updates as each account line amount is entered
8. Save the journal set

Once the journal has been saved, the only action available on a normal journal set is modification of the BAS Codes or a reversal.  Any corrections have to be entered by another journal set OR the original journal reversed out and a new entry created.

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