# General Journal - Journal Entries

Entries can be made directly into the general journal. However, most entries are handled in the background as through the system scripts.

Notes:

- The journal must be in balance before the entry can be posted.
- The accounts selected must be a valid entry from the chart of accounts.

Posting a general journal entry:

1. Select General Journal->Journal Entry.
2. Enter the general ledger account and a description of the entry. A popup window listing the chart of accounts.
3. Enter the amount of the journal entry.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 for all entries. Use the Add icon to add additional rows.
5. Verify the journal entries are in balance and press the Save icon to commit the changes.

Editing a general journal entry:

1. Select General Journal->Journal Entry.
2. Select the Open icon and a popup window will appear listing the entries for the current period. Select the entry to be edited or use the search/period selection to search for entries outside of the current period..
3. Edit any fields as necessary.
4. Verify the journal entries are in balance and press the Save icon to commit the changes. This action will first un-post the prior entry and re-post with the new values.

Deleting a general journal entry:

1. Select General Journal->Journal Entry.
2. Select the Open icon and a popup window will appear listing the entries for the current period. Select the entry to be edited or use the search/period selection to search for entries outside of the current period..
3. Press the delete Icon and after confirmation, the journal entry will be un-posted and removed from the database.

Related Links

Chart of Accounts
Reports - Balance Sheet
Reports - Income Statement