Entering a multiple account entry

An entry can contain an unlimited number of lines. In the following example, we make an entry for the sale of paper (547.-), calculators (1'921.-) and furniture (6784.-). After entering the first line for the paper, you enter the Account no. for the calculators in a second line.

After pressing the Tab key, the amount entered as Debit in the first line is proposed as Credit in the second; this is the normal behavior of the program. In this case, ignore this value and enter the amount for the sale of calculators in the Credit field; the amount entered in Debit will automatically disappear. Enter the third line (Furniture) in the same way.

Now create a fourth entry line and enter account 2200. This time, the value proposed in the Debit section is correct, the entry is balanced and can be validated. We'll assume, however, that an input error has occurred and that you need to correct the amount for calculator sales.

Balance line

As the counterpart account is already present, the change in the amount of the sale of calculators causes an imbalance in the entry.

The amount initially entered for calculators (Fr. 1,291.-) has been replaced by an amount of Fr. 1,921. The Balance shows an imbalance of 630.

In this case, simply select the counterpart line (account 1100) and choose the Balance line  command from the Entry menu. The program then recalculates the correct debit value; the entry is once again balanced and can therefore be validated.