Banking
To enter an electronic funds transfer
The Bank Register window should be displayed.
- Select the bank account that will be used to make the transfer.
- In the Type field, select Spend Money or Receive Money, depending upon the type of transaction you're entering.
- Spend Money transactions only: In the Check No. field, enter a word or phrase to describe the transfer, for example, EFT. (You don't need to use a check number.)
Note: For a cash or electronic payment, you may want to replace the check number with letters or words
- Review the transaction date and change it, if necessary.
- (Optional) In the Card field, select the card associated with the transfer or enter the name in the Name field if you don't have a card.
- Enter the amount of the transfer.
- Allocate the transaction to the proper allocation account.
That is, enter an account to indicate the reason for the transfer (for example, a utility expense account).
(If you require more than one allocation account, click the Split button and continue entering this transaction in the Spend Money window.)
- Enter a short, descriptive comment in the Memo field, if you like. This information will appear on a number of reports.
- Click Record.
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