Journal

A Journal Voucher (JV) is a document used in accounting to record non-cash financial transactions, such as adjustments, corrections, or internal transfers. It includes details like date, accounts affected, amount, and approval signatures. JVs help maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper bookkeeping.

To access the Journal, go to: > Home > Application > Finance > Operations > Journal

How can I get Benefit ?

ValueBot offers a useful features for accounts through Journal Voucher

• Proper Record-Keeping : Ensures accurate documentation of non-cash transactions like adjustments, transfers, and corrections.
• Error Correction : Helps rectify mistakes in financial records without affecting cash or bank balances.
• Audit Support : Provides a clear transaction trail, making financial audits easier and more transparent.
• Internal Control : Enhances accountability by requiring approvals and authorization for adjustments.
• Compliance Assurance : Helps businesses follow accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Properties

Primary Properties

Property	Description
Voucher No	Voucher Entry Number will generate default
Date	Date refers the Transaction date
Reference No	Can Enter other references number related to Voucher
To Credit	You Can Select Account Ledger from list
Amount	Enter Amount you want to Receive
By Debit	You Can Select Account Ledger from list
Amount	Enter Amount you want to Receive
Narration	Can Enter information related to Voucher

Line wise Properties

Property	Description
Type	If we select 'To-Credit,' the amount will be posted to the credited account
Type	If we select 'To-Debit,' the amount will be posted to the debited account
Ledger	You Can Select Account ledger from list
Amount	Enter the amount you need to post to the ledger

Create New Journal Voucher

• Go to the Journal

• You can observe Voucher Number is generated by default.
• Under the To Credit, Select Account Ledger from list
• Enter the Amount.
• Click Add New, select account ledger and enter the amount.

• Enter any additional information in the Narration field for your reference.
• Click Save

Edit a Journal voucher

• Go to the Ledger Summary
• Select Account Ledger and Choose the transaction

• Make Necessary changes
• Click Save

Delete a Journal Voucher

• Go to the Ledger Summary
• Select Account Ledger and Choose the transaction

• Click Delete

warning

Deleting a Journal from the ledger will cause a variation in the closing balance.

See Also

• Purchase
• Sales