For every foreign-currency account you create, AccountEdge Plus will automatically create a linked exchange account. For example, if you create a yen bank account, a yen exchange account will be created automatically. AccountEdgePlus uses these dual accounts so that both the foreign currency amount and the local currency equivalent of a transaction can be viewed in your Balance Sheet.
You can let AccountEdge Plus create the linked exchange account for you or you can specify one yourself. To create an account yourself, see Set up accounts. You will need to select the correct currency and exchange account in the Account Information window.
If you plan to track unrealised gains and losses, you need to create an income account for this purpose. You may want to name it ‘Unrealised Currency Gain/Loss’ or something similar. We recommend that you consult your accountant to determine whether your business needs to track unrealised gains and losses and, if it does, the most appropriate way for it to do so. See Tracking currency gains and losses for more information.