General Ledger Codes Screen

Overview

This screen allows you to setup general ledger codes and corresponding debit and credit codes for accounting purposes. GL codes can be associated multiple entities, including: services (charges), tax rates and payment types.

Prerequisites

GL codes can be setup in the system immediately, there are no prerequisite configuration steps.

General Ledger Codes Panel

The General Ledger Codes panel on the left of this screen allows you to select an existing GL code to view or edit its details on the Edit General Ledger Code Panel on the right. Actions are also available which are shown as icons above the Filter text box. The available actions are described below.

Actions

Icon	Description
	Deletes the selected GL code
	Adds a new GL code

Edit General Ledger Code Panel

The information in this panel reflects the currently selected GL code. From here you can change its details (note: fields with a magenta left border are required).

• GL Code: a unique name that describes the GL code (e.g. ‘Late Fee’)

• Debit Code: the code for debits related to this GL code (e.g. '501')

• Credit Code: the code for credits related to this GL code (e.g. ‘500’)

References tab

This section displays where the selected GL code is used in the system. By default, the reference data is displayed in a summary format to indicate where the GL code is in use, however the Entity drop down field can be used to view the exact system objects that codes are configured on.

Associating General Ledger Codes with System Entities

To specify the GL code to use for services, tax rates or payment types (payment types are configured under the Owner configuration screen) simply navigate to those screens and select the appropriate GL code in the General Ledger field provided.

Guides

Adding General Ledger Codes

1. At the top of the General Ledger Codes panel click the  action button

2. Populate the fields as desired

3. Click Save

Editing General Ledger Codes

1. Select the GL code in the list on the left under the General Ledger Codes heading or use the Filter text box to filter down to the GL code you wish to edit

2. Click on the desired GL code in the list to select it

3. The selected GL code configuration will be displayed in the Edit General Ledger Code panel on the right

4. Modify the GL code fields as desired

5. Click Save to commit your changes

Deleting General Ledger Codes

1. Select the GL code you wish to delete in the list on the left under the General Ledger Codes heading

2. On the left under the General Ledger Codes heading click the  icon

3. On the confirmation dialog click Yes to confirm that the selected GL code should be deleted