Journal posting

Check balance and period before a source journal is posted.

Step by step

Prepare journal Controller

Controller checks account coding, balance and period. Keep the source record open while checking the supporting amount, organization and relevant revision. Record the result before the next owner acts.
- Controller checks account coding, balance and period.
- Updates Journal entries, Journal lines, Accounting periods
Post journal Controller

Controller approves the balanced journal and records posting. Keep the source record open while checking the supporting amount, organization and relevant revision. Record the result before the next owner acts.
- Controller approves the balanced journal and records posting.
- Updates Journal entries, Journal lines, Accounting periods
ApprovalA person approves before the work moves on.

And how to keep it from happening.

Unbalanced lines. Compare the debit and credit totals before approval.
Ineligible period. A Closed period or out-of-range posting date needs correction.
Repeated operation. Check the operation key and previous receipt before another posting attempt.

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