Accounting 🡪 Settings → Configurations
This section provides an overview of the general settings available within the account system, allowing users to configure various parameters to suit their organisational requirements.
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Reset
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This setting allows users to reset the accounting module data, deleting all existing data and starting afresh.
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Remove Invalid Entries
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This setting removes entries from the system for which the transaction no longer exists, helping to maintain data integrity.
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Example: Suppose an entry was recorded for a transaction that has been deleted or voided. Using this setting would automatically remove such entries to keep the records accurate.
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First Month of Fiscal Year Selection
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Users can specify the first month of the fiscal year according to their organisation's accounting practices.
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First Month of Tax Year
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Similar to the first month of the fiscal year, this setting allows users to specify the first month of the tax year.
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Use Accounts in Account Numbers in Chart of Accounts
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This setting determines whether the account numbers defined in the Chart of Accounts are used within the system.
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Example : If set to "Yes," account numbers such as "101," "102," etc., will be used for account identification within the system.
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Select Account Method (Accrual, Cash)
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Users can choose between the accrual or cash accounting method for recording transactions.
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Example: In accrual accounting, transactions are recorded when they occur, regardless of when the money is exchanged. In cash accounting, transactions are recorded only when cash is exchanged.
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Close the Book
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This setting prevents any changes in transactions dated after the specified closing date, ensuring the integrity of financial records.
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Example: If you close the book as of December 31st, no transactions dated January 1st or later can be edited or added.
Figure 1 General Configuration