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- Chart of Accounts
- Manage Chart of Accounts
- Set Up a New Account
- Account Details: General Area
Account Details: General Area
Field/option |
Used for |
Code |
Enter a 4-digit number code for the account for sorting and searching purposes.
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Name |
Enter an account name.
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Type of account |
Select a type of account to specify what transaction types can be recorded in it /what transaction operations can be performed with it. It is necessary to select a type of account to ensure that transactions are correctly posted and recorded in appropriate accounts.
For information about predefined types of account, see Account Types. |
Multicurrency option |
Turn on this option to record all posting entries to this account in multiple currencies. Those are the default system currency and a currency of a document that makes a posting entry to this account. The amount in foreign currency is recorded together with the equivalent in the system currency calculated at exchange date current on a transaction date. Keep this option turned off, to record all posting entries in the default system currency. The option is available only for the following types of account:
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Monetary option |
This option becomes available only after turning on the Multicurrency option. Turn it on to activate the revaluation process for this account. Keep this option turned off if you do not wish to run the revaluation process for this account. |
Account for losses caused by exchange rate fluctuations |
The field becomes available only if the Monetary option is turned on. Select an account in which unrealized losses that result from the revaluation will be recorded. Otherwise, unrealized losses will be recorded in the default Account for losses caused by exchange rate fluctuations specified in My company settings. |
Account for gains caused by exchange rate fluctuations |
The field becomes available only if the Monetary option is turned on. Select an account in which unrealized gains that result from the revaluation will be recorded. Otherwise, unrealized gains will be recorded in the default Account for gains caused by exchange rate fluctuations specified in My company settings. |
Account Details: Account Turnovers and Balances