Journal Entry (Journal - Filter)

This form displays the entire entry that has created the journal line. If you select a journal line on the Journal form, you can press CTRL+F5 to display the corresponding journal entry. The examples below show how the journal entries may look for part sales or purchases.

Example of sales journal entry

You have sold parts for a total of $ 7,000 (excluding VAT). The following journal entry will be displayed on the form:

 

LDGR

Account description

D

C

 

1000

Debtors

$ 8,470

 

To

1810

Tax payable

 

$ 1,470

To

8500

Stock turnover

 

$ 7,000

 

7050

Parts cost price

$ 4,000

 

To

2040

Sales invoices

 

$ 4,000

Example of purchase journal entries

You bought materials for a total of $ 4,000 (excluding VAT). The following journal entry will be displayed:

 

LDGR

Account description

D

C

 

2020

Goods to receive

$ 4,000

 

To

2000

Commitments

 

$ 4,000

After you have received the materials, the following entry will be displayed:

 

LDGR

Account description

D

C

 

2000

Commitments

$ 4,000

 

To

2020

Goods to receive

 

$ 4,000

After you have received and recorded the invoice, the following journal entry is displayed:

 

LDGR

Account description

D

C

 

1800

VAT to be reclaimed

$ 840

 

 

1830

VAT suspense account

$ 4,000

 

To

1300

Creditors

 

$ 4,840

 

2040

Received purchase invoices

$ 4,000

 

To

1830

VAT suspense account

 

$ 4,000