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Understanding & Configuring Journals

Journals in Quickenerp

A journal groups similar types of transactions. Each journal has a default account and a numbering sequence. Go to Accounting > Configuration > Journals.

Journal Types

Type Purpose Default Accounts
SalesCustomer invoices and credit notes.Receivable Account, Revenue Account, Tax Accounts
PurchasesVendor bills and credit notes.Payable Account, Expense Account, Tax Accounts
Bank & CashBank transactions, checks, and cash movements.Bank Account
CashCash transactions (POS, petty cash).Cash Account
MiscellaneousGeneral journal entries (opening, adjustments, closing).Depends on entry

Journal Configuration Fields

  • Journal Name - "Customer Invoices", "Vendor Bills", "Main Bank Account".
  • Type - Determines available features (invoice creation, payment registration, etc.).
  • Short Code - Abbreviation used in entry names (e.g. INV for Sales Journal).
  • Default Account - The main account this journal posts to (e.g. AR account for Sales journal, Bank account for Bank journal).
  • Sequence - Numbering: prefix + automatic number (e.g. "INV/2026/0001"). Each journal can have its own sequence.
  • Entry Posting Mode - "Draft & Post" (entries draft first) or "Post Directly" (no draft state).
  • Lock Date - Prevent posting entries before this date. Useful after closing a period.
  • Currency - For multi-currency journals (e.g. USD Bank Account, EUR Bank Account).
  • Payment Methods - Which payment methods are available in this journal (Manual, Check, SEPA, etc.).

Creating a New Journal

  1. Go to Journals → Create.
  2. Enter Name (e.g. "EUR Current Account").
  3. Select Type (Bank).
  4. Set Short Code (e.g. "BNK-EUR").
  5. Select the Default Account (the bank account in the chart).
  6. Choose sequence or let Quickenerp auto-create one.
  7. Set the currency to EUR.
  8. Save.

Journal Entries (General Ledger)

Each posted journal entry is visible in Reporting → General Ledger. Key fields:

  • Journal Entry Number - Auto-assigned from sequence.
  • Date - Entry date. Must be within open fiscal periods.
  • Reference - Invoice/bill number or payment reference.
  • Lines (Debit/Credit) - Must balance: sum of debits = sum of credits.
  • Partner - Customer or vendor. Enables AR/AP reporting.
  • Reconciled? - Green checkmark if fully reconciled.

Recent Journal Improvements

  • Journal Dashboard - Each journal shows a mini-dashboard with total debits/credits, last entry date, and reconciliation status.
  • Per-Journal Lock Dates - Set different lock dates for different journals (e.g. lock Sales journal earlier than Bank).
  • Journal Grouping - Group related journals for consolidated reporting.
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