JOURNAL ENTRIES
JOURNAL: An accounting record in which transactions are first entered; provides a chronological record of all business activities.
JOURNAL ENTRY: A recording of a transaction where debits equal credits; usually includes a date and an explanation of the transaction.
To make a manual journal entry, click on the Add New button, selects the accounts and make sure they balance. INTEGRAL ACCOUNTING will not let you post unbalanced journal entries.
IMPORTANT! If you want to post the transaction to GL, you must use the Post button. Otherwise, the transaction is recorded only.
How to Enter Line Items
Almost all transactions in Nebula Accounting require the entry of line items. To enter line items, follow these steps:
To add a new line item, choose the item you
want to add usually by using the lookup icon
or by using a drop-down box, enter the other information associated with that
entry, and press the Add button. To edit a line item, select it by clicking the
checkbox by the number on it's left, or by clicking the number itself if it is
showing up as a link. After editing, don't forget to press the Update button. To
delete a line item, select it (by clicking the number on it's left or the
checkbox) and then press the Delete button. To clear the fields, press the Clear
button.