Overview
Overview
What it does:
Allows you to create, edit, and deactivate bank or cash accounts, record balances, and reconcile against bank statements.Why it matters:
Allows you to create, edit, and deactivate bank or cash accounts, record balances, and reconcile against bank statements.Why it matters:
- Provides accurate cash position and liquidity reporting
- Ensures reliable reconciliation between system and bank records
- Supports multi-currency and multi-company operations
Prerequisites
- Your company is set up under
Accounts > Company - Base currency and any additional currencies are configured
1.0 Create a New Bank/Cash Account
- Navigate to
Accounts > Bank Account > New Bank Account. - Fill in required fields:
- Account Name (e.g., “CGIC Operating USD Account”)
- Account Number (your bank’s identifier)
- Bank (select bank name or add new under
Master Data > Bank) - Account Type: choose Bank or Cash
- Currency: base or foreign currency
- Company: assign to your legal entity
- (Optional) Set Default Cost Center for transaction tagging.
- Click Save and then Submit.
2.0 Edit or Deactivate an Account
- Go to
Accounts > Bank Account > Bank Account List. - Click the account name to open its record.
- To update details, click Edit, make changes, then Save.
- To remove from active use, check Disabled and click Save—this preserves history.
3.0 Record Opening Balances
- Open the bank account record.
- Under Opening Balance, enter your starting balance as of the As On Date.
- Click Save—this creates an initial journal entry for correct opening figures.
4.0 Reconcile Bank Statements
- Navigate to
Accounts > Bank Reconciliation > New Bank Reconciliation. - Select Bank Account, enter Statement Date, and Closing Balance.
- Click Get Entries to fetch unreconciled payment and receipt entries.
- Match each line to your bank statement transactions.
- Click Reconcile to finalize.