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Transaction entry options: Journal and Bank account modes

Accounting CS lets you customize the
Enter Transactions
 screen. You can select between 2 methods: Journal mode and Bank Account mode.
The Enter Transactions screen uses your selected data-entry method when you first open it for a client. Find this set up in
Setup
,
Firm Information
,
Firm
,
Preferences
, then Transaction Entry section. Selecting a different method in the
Edit Transactions Options
 window sets the new default for future client sessions.
Both modes offer all transaction types, except Check Summary Memos and Deposit Summary Memos. Journal mode exclusively gives these 2 transaction types.

Journal mode

Entering transactions in Journal mode resembles working in a general ledger. The Transactions list at the top of the screen shows columns for date, description, payment amount, deposit amount, and balance.
The application displays transactions for the selected journal and posting period shown in the screen's upper-right corner. It defaults to the current period and journal selected in
Edit
,
Enter Transactions Options
, then
Settings
 in the
Settings
 section.
You can select a different journal or posting period, or select
Delete
 in either
Journal
 or
Posting Period
 to display transactions for all journals or periods.

Bank account mode

Entering transactions in Bank Account mode resembles working in a checkbook register. The Transactions list at the top of the screen shows columns for date, description, payment amount, deposit amount, and balance.
note
To show the running balance, sort by date, clear filters, and ensure permissions for all transaction types.
The application displays transactions for the selected bank account in the screen's upper-right corner, regardless of posting period. It defaults to the bank account selected in
Edit
,
Enter Transactions Options
,
Settings
, then
Settings
 section. You can select a different account or select
Delete
 in
Bank Account
 to show transactions for all client bank accounts.

Select the data-entry mode

You can choose the data-entry mode in the
Enter Transactions
 screen using 2 methods:
  1. Select
    Edit
    , then
    Options
    .
  2. Select the
    Settings
     tab, then select your preferred method from the Data entry method field.
  3. For a quick selection, use the toolbar. Select either
    Journal mode
     or
    Bank Account mode
    .

This article applies to:

  • Product: Accounting CS
  • Subject: Journal entries

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