Field

Description

Code

Enter a code to identify this G/L account.

Name

Enter a name to identify this account.

Type

Select the applicable type of account from the drop-down menu. If you are unsure which account type is appropriate, consult a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Category

Select the category that defines this account (defined through Program Control / Codes), which is  used to group like categories in various reports, such as the G/L Balance Sheet (see example below).

Inactive

Select to remove the account from the various drop-down menus in the system.

Bank

Select a bank if this G/L account is defined as a bank. The banks must be attached to the property in order for this drop-down menu to display any information (Setup/Program Defaults/Banks/Linked Properties).

Bank Account #

If the chart of account entered is linked to a bank, enter the account number used when printing checks.

Routing #

If the chart of account entered is linked to a bank, enter the routing number used when printing checks.

Next Check #

Enter the next check number if issuing checks from the A/P Payment module.

The Print icon in this case will only print the screen as it is viewed on the user's monitor.