How do I correct a journal?

Summary

This article explains how to correct a journal.

More Information

If a journal has not been through the month end processes, has not been reconciled or is not an automatic posting, please see How do I edit a nominal journal?.

If the journal cannot be edited, you will need to post a new journal to reverse the errors made.

Go to " Nominal Ledger Nominal Review".

• Find the journal to reverse.
• Select the journal and click [Edit].
• Check the centres, date and amounts to ensure your new journal reverses the correct centres and amounts.

You may print the journal or output it to file for reference. Press <Ctrl+P> and select [Print] or [Excel].

• Go to " Nominal Ledger Journal Entries".
• Using a "Multiple Entry" journal , enter the date for the posting.
• Enter the centres, amounts and a suitable comment. Make sure the amounts are in the correct columns to reverse the original journal, e.g. to reverse a journal which posted money (debited) into the bank account you would enter the value in the "Credit" column.
• Make sure the journal balances before clicking [Done]. You may not accept a journal which does not balance.

If the journal had a VAT element to it, make sure your reversal applies the same vat settings.

See also

• What does nominal review show me?
• How do I edit a nominal journal?
• Posting cashbook entries
• Posting journals

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