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These packages are integrated with the other Platinum modules to avoid having to re-key data and hence to increase efficiency and accuracy of information. The accounts package is capable of producing accounts through to trial balance level, including management accounts and budgeting. | These packages are integrated with the other Platinum modules to avoid having to re-key data and hence to increase efficiency and accuracy of information. The accounts package is capable of producing accounts through to trial balance level, including management accounts and budgeting. | ||
| − | Regular processes and recommended procedures are listed below. | + | Click [[Media:PNS.ZIP|here {{Icon|download}}]] for a guide to the Platinum Default Nominal Structure. |
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| + | This article also provides guidance on the automatic cost of sales feature of Platinum [[Nominal integration]]. | ||
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| + | Regular processes and recommended procedures are listed below. | ||
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| + | === Creating Customer & Supplier Records === | ||
| + | See [[Creating a new customer or supplier]] for standard account creation whether for a trade or retail account. | ||
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| + | These articles provide guidance on specific types of accounts. | ||
| + | * [[How do I create an internal account?]] | ||
| + | * [[How do I create a warranty account?]] | ||
=== Handling Takings === | === Handling Takings === | ||
| − | See [[How should I | + | See [[How should I deal with takings?]] for details on how to deal with takings. |
=== Till Corrections === | === Till Corrections === | ||
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=== The Banking Journal === | === The Banking Journal === | ||
| − | When you pay money into the bank, see [[The | + | When you pay money into the bank, see [[The banking journal]]. |
=== Posting Payments Received === | === Posting Payments Received === | ||
| − | See [[Posting | + | See [[Posting payments received]] for details on how to post a receipt against a customer's account. |
=== Posting Purchase Invoices === | === Posting Purchase Invoices === | ||
| − | To enter supplier purchase invoices and credit notes, see [[Posting | + | To enter supplier purchase invoices and credit notes, see [[Posting purchase invoices]]. |
=== Paying a Supplier === | === Paying a Supplier === | ||
| − | See [[Paying | + | See [[Paying suppliers]] for details on how to pay a supplier. |
=== Printing off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing === | === Printing off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing === | ||
| − | See [[How do I print an | + | See [[How do I print an aged debtor or creditor list?]] for details on how to print off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing. |
=== Journal Entries === | === Journal Entries === | ||
| − | See [[Posting | + | See [[Posting journals]] for details on how to post journals. |
=== Reconciling your Bank Account === | === Reconciling your Bank Account === | ||
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== Regular Tasks == | == Regular Tasks == | ||
| − | For procedures that you should carry out on a regular basis to maintain your system, please see [[Recommended | + | For procedures that you should carry out on a regular basis to maintain your system, please see [[Recommended accounting routines]]. |
| − | Based on our customers' experiences, carrying out these tasks regularly keeps your system tidy and accurate. This means that you can place your trust in the information that it provides, allowing you to focus on increasing the efficiency and profitability of your business. | + | Based on our customers' experiences, carrying out these tasks regularly keeps your system tidy and accurate. This means that you can place your trust in the information that it provides, allowing you to focus on increasing the efficiency and profitability of your business. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[Recommended | + | * [[Recommended accounting routines]] |
| − | * [[Creating a | + | * [[Creating a new customer or supplier]] |
| − | * [[How do I | + | * [[How do I find a customer?|How do I Find a Customer or Supplier?]] |
| − | * [[How should I | + | * [[How should I deal with takings?]] |
* [[How to deal with end of day till corrections]] | * [[How to deal with end of day till corrections]] | ||
| − | * [[The | + | * [[The banking journal]] |
| − | * [[Posting | + | * [[Posting payments received]] |
| − | * [[Posting | + | * [[Posting purchase invoices]] |
| − | * [[Paying | + | * [[Paying suppliers]] |
| − | * [[How do I print an | + | * [[How do I print an aged debtor or creditor list?]] |
| − | * [[Posting | + | * [[Posting journals]] |
* [[Reconciling your bank account]] | * [[Reconciling your bank account]] | ||
| − | * [[Creating a | + | * [[Creating a new account analysis code]] |
| − | * [[Applying | + | * [[Applying customer or supplier groups]] |
* [[How to process a month end]] | * [[How to process a month end]] | ||
| − | {{KB_Tags| | + | {{KB_Tags|get, start, getting, started, getting started, sales, purchase, nominal, ledger, sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger}} |
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 21 March 2023
Contents
- 1 Summary
- 2 More Information
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Creating Customer & Supplier Records
- 2.3 Handling Takings
- 2.4 Till Corrections
- 2.5 The Banking Journal
- 2.6 Posting Payments Received
- 2.7 Posting Purchase Invoices
- 2.8 Paying a Supplier
- 2.9 Printing off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing
- 2.10 Journal Entries
- 2.11 Reconciling your Bank Account
- 2.12 Month End Procedure
- 3 Regular Tasks
- 4 See also
Summary
The following article explains how to get started with Accounts.
More Information
Overview
The accounting package in Platinum consists of Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Nominal Ledger. These packages are integrated with the other Platinum modules to avoid having to re-key data and hence to increase efficiency and accuracy of information. The accounts package is capable of producing accounts through to trial balance level, including management accounts and budgeting.
Click here for a guide to the Platinum Default Nominal Structure.
This article also provides guidance on the automatic cost of sales feature of Platinum Nominal integration.
Regular processes and recommended procedures are listed below.
Creating Customer & Supplier Records
See Creating a new customer or supplier for standard account creation whether for a trade or retail account.
These articles provide guidance on specific types of accounts.
Handling Takings
See How should I deal with takings? for details on how to deal with takings.
Till Corrections
If your Daily Takings report does not agree with your actual takings in the till, see How to deal with end of day till corrections.
The Banking Journal
When you pay money into the bank, see The banking journal.
Posting Payments Received
See Posting payments received for details on how to post a receipt against a customer's account.
Posting Purchase Invoices
To enter supplier purchase invoices and credit notes, see Posting purchase invoices.
Paying a Supplier
See Paying suppliers for details on how to pay a supplier.
Printing off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing
See How do I print an aged debtor or creditor list? for details on how to print off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing.
Journal Entries
See Posting journals for details on how to post journals.
Reconciling your Bank Account
See Reconciling your bank account for details on how to reconcile your bank account.
Month End Procedure
For details on how to process a month end, see How to process a month end.
Regular Tasks
For procedures that you should carry out on a regular basis to maintain your system, please see Recommended accounting routines.
Based on our customers' experiences, carrying out these tasks regularly keeps your system tidy and accurate. This means that you can place your trust in the information that it provides, allowing you to focus on increasing the efficiency and profitability of your business.
See also
- Recommended accounting routines
- Creating a new customer or supplier
- How do I Find a Customer or Supplier?
- How should I deal with takings?
- How to deal with end of day till corrections
- The banking journal
- Posting payments received
- Posting purchase invoices
- Paying suppliers
- How do I print an aged debtor or creditor list?
- Posting journals
- Reconciling your bank account
- Creating a new account analysis code
- Applying customer or supplier groups
- How to process a month end
