Journal entries are used to record adjustments or transactions that do not go through sales, receipts, or payments.
They are commonly used for corrections or internal adjustments.
Open Journal Entries
- From the left-hand menu, click Journal Entries.
If Journal Entries is not visible:
- Click Customize
- Tick Journal Entries
- Click Update
Create a new journal entry
- Click New Journal Entry
- Enter the Date
- Enter a Description
- Example: Adjustment entry, Correction
Add journal lines
- In the first line:
- Select an Account
- Enter the Debit amount or Credit amount
- In the next line:
- Select another Account
- Enter the matching Credit or Debit amount
The total debits must equal total credits.
Save the journal entry
- Review the amounts
- Click Create
The journal entry will now be recorded.
Notes
- Journal entries should only be created when necessary.
- If you are unsure which accounts to use, do not proceed.
- Journal entries can be edited or reversed if required.