Accounting & General Ledger
Journal Entries & General Ledger Adjustments Guide
Encode manual journal vouchers, adjust balances between ledger accounts, and audit double-entry debit/credit postings.
Roles: Senior Accountants, Finance Officers·Last updated: August 25, 2026
Before You Begin (Prerequisites)
- Configured Chart of Accounts
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Open Journal Entries
Go to Accounting & Finance > Journal Entries.
2
Create Journal Voucher
Click 'New Entry', specify Posting Date, Reference Number, and Transaction Description.
3
Add Debit & Credit Line Items
Select GL accounts and input corresponding debit and credit amounts.
4
Post Entry
Verify that Total Debits equal Total Credits and click 'Post Journal Entry'.
Important Business Rules & Invariants
Double-Entry Balance Constraint: The system permanently blocks posting any journal voucher where Total Debits ≠ Total Credits.
Common Questions & Troubleshooting
No, posted entries are immutable. To correct an error, create a reversing journal voucher with reference to the original entry.
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