There are many ways to set up the journals to control different kinds of entries and to apply an approval system so that special journals post only after they have been approved. You also can choose whether to keep the used journals for historical purposes. This chapter explains journal management and journal transactions in the General ledger module. | Chapter 4: General Ledger Daily Procedures CHAPTER 4: GENERAL LEDGER DAILY PROCEDURES Objectives The objectives are: • Create General Ledger Journals. • Enter General Ledger Transactions. • Post multiple journals. • Create Approval Journals. • Demonstrate data needed to create an Approval Journal. • Create a Voucher Template. • Create and Retrieve Periodic Journals. • General Ledger Transaction Reversal. • Create General Ledger Reversing Entries. • Inquire and Report on Daily Journal Transactions. Introduction Every manual posting entered into Microsoft Dynamics® AX is entered through a journal. A journal is a type of worksheet where entries do not post immediately. You can review, change, and verify completed journals until they are ready for posting. There are many ways to set up the journals to control different kinds of entries and to apply an approval system so that special journals post only after they have been approved. You also can choose whether to keep the used journals for historical purposes. This course explains journal management and journal transactions in the General ledger module. Microsoft Official Training Materials for Microsoft Dynamics® Your use of this content is subject to your current services agreement 4-1 Financials I in Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012 General Ledger Journals Users can post transactions to the following accounts by using a general journal: • General ledger • Bank • Customer • Vendor • Projects • Fixed assets In a general journal, users enter the following relevant information for the transaction: • Posting date • Amount • Accounts to post to The information that users enter in a general journal is temporary and can be changed as long as it remains unposted within the journal. Procedure: Create a General Ledger Journal Use the General journal form to create and view journals within the General Ledger module in Microsoft Dynamics AX. The Show list determines whether only open, .
