How to Create a Journal Entry

1. Under the Accounting section, in the Journal Entry program click "Add Journal Entry"

2. Enter the Journal Name manually or click the Next Journal button to automatically generate one.

3. Click "Save"

4. Add the correct expense account for the debit entry, such as Uniform Expenses.

Enter the amount of the expense.

5. Click "Add Detail To Journal"

6. Add the correct payables account for the credit entry, such as the bank account.

Enter the credit amount as a negative entry.

7. Click "Add Detail To Journal"

8. Review the journal entry to ensure the debits and credits balance.

9. Click "Post to General Ledger"

10. Click "Yes"

11. Once the Journal Entry is posted to the General Ledger you will see the balanced entry in the GL Inquiry program.