accpac simply accounting 9.0 Manuel D’Utilisation
Chapter 2: Setting Up Accounts
User Guide 2–7
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Setting Up
Accounts
Setting Up
Accounts
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If you’re using one of the company templates that comes
with Simply Accounting, the codes are already assigned.
However, if you add or change any accounts, you may need
to add or change GIFI codes.
with Simply Accounting, the codes are already assigned.
However, if you add or change any accounts, you may need
to add or change GIFI codes.
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If you typed in your accounts one at a time, you need to add
a GIFI code to each account.
a GIFI code to each account.
We recommend that you ask your accountant to review your
chart of accounts to be sure the codes are correct.
chart of accounts to be sure the codes are correct.
To add or change a GIFI code:
1. In the Home window, choose the Accounts icon and enter
the GIFI code.
Type the GIFI code here.
Save
2. On the File menu, choose Save.
Assign Account Classes
Account classes let you organize your accounts into categories.
For example, when you select cheque or cash as the payment
method on an invoice, the program provides a list of the
accounts that are set up as bank and cash accounts so you can
choose one to make or receive the payment.
For example, when you select cheque or cash as the payment
method on an invoice, the program provides a list of the
accounts that are set up as bank and cash accounts so you can
choose one to make or receive the payment.
Account classes also provide a more informative Statement of
Cash Flows, which shows you where your money is coming from
and where it’s going. If you are familiar with Crystal Reports or
Microsoft Excel, you can also use this information to create
custom reports.
Cash Flows, which shows you where your money is coming from
and where it’s going. If you are familiar with Crystal Reports or
Microsoft Excel, you can also use this information to create
custom reports.
It’s important to set up your account classes correctly. For
example, be sure to classify your current and long-term assets
example, be sure to classify your current and long-term assets