Create Journal Entry
These steps explain how to create and post a journal entry (either an individual entry or a batch of entries).
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Launch Tool #61 Create/Post GL Journal Entries.
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In the Journal entry action field, select Create.
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In the Corp ID field, enter 01.
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In the Effective posting date field, enter the effective date.
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In the J/E ID field, enter your employee ID.
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In the J/E ID # field, enter the current date.
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Enter it in MMDDYY format.
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The current date is the recommended entry, but it is not required. As long as numbers are entered in this field, you can proceed.
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Click the forward arrow.
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On the Seq 1 line, enter the information that corresponds to the debit:
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Branch number you are posting to
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G/L account # you are posting to
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Debit amount
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Source # (optional)
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G/L description
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On the Seq 2 line, enter the information that corresponds to the credit:
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Branch number you are posting to
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G/L account # you are posting to
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Credit amount
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Source # (optional)
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G/L description
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If you are creating a batch of journal entries, continue with Steps 9 and 10 until your G/L is in balance.
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Click Post.