The double journal entry allows you to post to both the debit & credit side accounts, for the same amount on the same date in a single-line entry - thus saving you some time in many cases! This article will provide a brief overview of the process within AccountsPrep.

The double journal entry allows for any kind of manual journal entry required for the client.
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It tends to be quicker to write-up manual journals using a double entry rather than standard entry depending on what the entry involves. You can also use various dates (within the current period) for different lines within a single batch entry this way.
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Use the description field to best describe (in short) the entry for other users.
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You may select any of the following types to describe the entry (useful when reviewing through the general ledger):

As with all entry types, our fast-code feature is available.
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If you’re just doing a short on-screen journal entry, you can use the fast-code feature for entering the same line descriptions for all lines in the journal:
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As with any other batch entry, you can check multiple lines and change the date, Reference or Account fields in order to speed things up.
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As with all entries, we offer the ability to also import a journal - this can be useful if there are lots of lines.
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From the Journals homepage, select Import Double Journal. The next page will then guide you through some steps on importing.

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