Prerequisites
- Multiple companies must be set up in your system.
- Each company should have its own chart of accounts and default accounts.
- A default inter-company account must be defined for tracking receivables/payables between entities.
Overview
Overview
What it does:Allows accurate and synchronized tracking of transactions between two internal companies—ensuring that the corresponding entries are reflected in both entities’ ledgers.Why it matters:
- Maintains transparency between internal business units.
- Prevents discrepancies in consolidated financial reports.
- Reduces manual errors and improves audit readiness.
1.0 Define Inter-Company Relationships
- Go to
Accounts > Company. - Open the first company’s profile.
- Scroll down to Inter Company Settings.
- Add the related internal company name.
- Define default receivable and payable accounts for inter-company interactions.
- Click Save.
2.0 Create a Sales or Purchase Invoice
Create Sales Invoice (Company A → Company B):- Go to
Accounts > Sales Invoiceand click New. - Under Customer, select Company B.
- Add products/services as needed.
- Set the Company as Company A.
- Check Is Inter Company Transaction box.
- Select the receiving company (Company B).
- Click Save and Submit.
A corresponding Purchase Invoice will be auto-created under Company B.
- Go to
Accounts > Purchase Invoice. - Select Company A as the Supplier.
- Set the Company as Company B.
- Enable Is Inter Company Transaction.
- Select Company A.
- Fill the item and account details.
- Click Save and Submit.
This auto-generates a Sales Invoice under Company A.
3.0 Record Inter-Company Payments
- Go to
Accounts > Payment Entry. - Choose Payment Type as Receive (or Pay).
- Set the Party Type as Customer/Supplier.
- Choose the internal company involved.
- Link the appropriate invoice.
- Save and Submit.