Journal Entries
Journal entries let you record accounting transactions that don't fit the standard invoice or payment workflow — such as depreciation, bank charges, or opening balances.
Journal Entries list
Go to Accounts → Journal Entry:
Creating a journal entry
Click + New Journal Entry:
Entry Type
Choose the type: Journal Entry (general), Bank Entry (for bank charges/interest), Opening Entry (for setting up opening balances).
Posting Date
The date this entry should appear in the general ledger.
Add rows — Debit side
Click Add Row. Select the account to debit, enter the amount in the Debit column.
Add rows — Credit side
Add another row for the credit side. Select the account and enter the same amount in the Credit column.
Balance check
The total debits must equal total credits. The form shows the difference in red if they don't balance.
Narration
Add a description explaining what this entry is for. This appears in the general ledger.
Save & Submit
Save first to review, then Submit to post the entry.
Common journal entry use cases
| Use case | Debit | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Bank charges | Bank Charges (Expense) | Bank Account (Asset) |
| Depreciation | Depreciation (Expense) | Accumulated Depreciation (Asset) |
| Write off bad debt | Bad Debt (Expense) | Accounts Receivable |
| Opening balance (bank) | Bank Account (Asset) | Opening Balance Equity |
| Salary accrual | Salary (Expense) | Salary Payable (Liability) |