Define default accounts
Transactions are recorded to a default set of accounts based on the type of transaction. For example, online payments and manually entered payments are recorded against a different account for identification in the general ledger.
To get started with default accounts, navigate to Billing management, select Billing and then choose Settings in the navigation. On the in-page navigation, select Transaction rules.
To edit default accounts:
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Select Edit under Default accounts
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There are two types of fields to fill out:
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Account number:
The identifier for the account. -
Account names
The reference name for the account.
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Once complete, select Save and Close.
Types of default accounts:
AR summary
This account will be used when creating charges.
Deferred revenue
This account will be used when creating charges whose revenue needs to be recognized over time, such as for tuition.
Cash
This account will be used when manually entering payments.
Blackbaud Merchant Services clearing
This account will be used when online payments are made. If no account is entered, the Cash account number is used for online payments.