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== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
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=== Overview ===
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The accounting package in Platinum consists of {{SL}}, {{PL}} and {{NL}}.
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These packages are integrated with the other Platinum modules to avoid having to re-key information and hence to increase efficiency and accuracy of information. The accounts package is capable of producing accounts to trial balance level.
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=== Handling Takings ===
 
=== Handling Takings ===
 
See [[How should I handle takings?]] for details on how to deal with takings.
 
See [[How should I handle takings?]] for details on how to deal with takings.
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=== Posting Purchase Invoices ===
 
=== Posting Purchase Invoices ===
When you need to post on a suppliers purchase invoice, see [[Posting Purchase Invoices]].
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To enter supplier purchase invoices and credit notes, see [[Posting Purchase Invoices]].
  
 
=== Paying a Supplier ===
 
=== Paying a Supplier ===
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=== Posting Payments Received ===
 
=== Posting Payments Received ===
See [[Posting Payments Received]] for details on how to post a receipt against a customers account.
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See [[Posting Payments Received]] for details on how to post a receipt against a customer's account.
  
 
=== Printing off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing ===
 
=== 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.
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See [[How do I print an Aged Debtor or Creditor List?]] for details on how to print off an Aged Debtors or Creditors Listing.
  
 
=== Reconciling your Bank Account ===
 
=== Reconciling your Bank Account ===
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=== Month End Procedure ===
 
=== Month End Procedure ===
For details on how to process a moth end, see [[How to process a month end]].
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For details on how to process a month end, see [[How to process a month end]].
  
 
== Regular Tasks ==
 
== Regular Tasks ==
 
For procedures that you should carry out on a regular basis to maintain your system, please see [[Recommended Accounting Routines]].
 
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 drive your customer service levels up and freeing you to focus on increasing sales and managing your parts stock efficiently.  
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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 the business.  
  
 
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Revision as of 08:42, 7 September 2011

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 information and hence to increase efficiency and accuracy of information. The accounts package is capable of producing accounts to trial balance level.

Handling Takings

See How should I handle takings? for details on how to deal with takings.

Till Corrections

If your end of day report does not agree with your 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 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.

Posting Payments Received

See Posting Payments Received for details on how to post a receipt against a customer's account.

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.

Reconciling your Bank Account

See Reconciling your bank account for details on how to reconcile your bank account.

Journal Entries

See Posting Journals for details on how to post journals.

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 the business.