The table below explains items on the Add an adjustment screen. For information about how to access this screen, see Edit Adjustments.
Screen Item |
Description |
Category |
In the Category field, use the drop-down menu to select a pre-defined adjustment category. You can also click the New Adjustment Category button next to the drop-down menu to create a new category. |
Type |
In the Type field, select “Deposit,” “Payment,” “Transfer in,” or “Transfer out.” The “Deposit” and “Payment” transaction types do not necessarily have to be deposits or payments. The terms simply mean that a deposit increases the account balance while a payment decreases the account balance. For example, a service fee would be a payment, while a credit to the account would be a deposit. |
Transfer account |
In the Transfer account field, enter the bank account to which you want to transfer the amount. You can click the binoculars to locate the bank account. |
Adjustment date |
In the Adjustment date field, use the calendar to select the date of the adjustment. |
Amount |
In the Amount field, enter the amount of the adjustment. |
Post status |
In the Post status field, select “Not posted” or “Do not post”. |
Post date |
In the Post date field, use the calendar to select the post date. |
Reference |
In the Reference field, you can enter additional text to identify this adjustment. This text appears in the Reference column of the bank account register. |
Adjusted date |
When you edit a bank account adjustment that has posted to the general ledger, this field appears. By default, the program automatically enters the current date in this field. Enter the date to associate with the adjustment to the bank account. |
Adjusted post date |
When you edit a bank account adjustment that has posted to the general ledger, this field appears. By default, the program automatically enters the current date in this field. Enter the date to associate with the posting of the adjustment in the general ledger. |
Adjustment reason |
When you edit a bank account adjustment that has posted to the general ledger, this field appears. Select the reason code to explain the need for the adjustment. For information about reason codes for adjustments, see the Administration section of the help file. |
Adjustment description |
Enter any additional information about the adjustment. |