Creating a General Ledger Journal is essential for recording financial transactions that do not fit into other categories. This ensures all financial activities are accurately documented. The steps are as follows:
- Navigate to Accounts Mode > Accounts General Ledger > Accounts General Ledger Inquiries then select the General Ledger Journal Item. SapphireOne will display the General Ledger Journal Entry screen ready for data entry
- Enter the necessary details, including Folio Ref number, Journal number, Date, Description, Amount and any other items as required.
- Click the green Save button on the main toolbar to finalise and save the new journal entry.
General Ledger balances will not reflect the journal entry until it has been posted. This is documented in the proceeding Post a General Ledger Journal Transaction unit.
For more details, visit the Accounts Mode > Accounts General Ledger > Accounts General Ledger Data Entry > Accounts General Ledger Journal article.