Create a Journal Entry

Please read Journal Entry Overview to see the rules for successful creation of a journal entry, if you're not familiar with them.

Create a journal entry

The example in this topic uses the Actual - Journal Entry window.

Select Actual - Journal Entry from the General Ledger menu. The Journal Entry - Actual window opens displaying the list all actual transactions for the current accounting cycle. Note: See Review Transaction Detail for definitions of the fields in this window.
Click the Add button, and the Journal Entry - Add window opens.
Enter the Transaction Date — the date the transaction should be recognized as having taken place. This date, in conjunction with the current accounting cycle determine the period in which this transaction occurs.
Enter a description in the Comment field. The remaining header fields will be completed by the system.
Click the Add button at the top of the Transaction Lines section, and the Add Journal Entry Line window opens.
Enter the Account Code, or use the Account Code Assistant to select it. Once the account code is selected, the Current Balance and Projected Balance display the appropriate figures.
Optional. Edit the Line Comment. It defaults to the Comment entered above.
Enter either the Debit or Credit amount. The Projected Balance is calculated and displayed. Sample
Click Save, and you're returned to the Journal Entry - Add window.
Repeat steps 5 - 9 to create the balancing entry or entries.
When finished entering accounts & amounts, click Save. The transaction will be saved as a temporary entry designated by the letter T as a prefix to the transaction number.
When you are satisfied with the transaction, continue with Post a Journal Entry.