How to record a Contra Entry

How to record a Contra Entry

How to record a Contra Entry Helps you record a contra entry in our system using the concept of dual entry Alok Patel

On the dashboard of "Accounting Module" search for "Journal Entry List" in the global search bar and click on "New" on the page that opens up (as shown in figure)

  • Once you click on "New" following page will open up (as shown in figure)

You need to enter the following details in the page

  • Entry Type: You need to select " Contra Entry" in the entry type to make a Contra entry
  • Posting Date: Date on which the entries should hit the ledger
  • My Branch: Your company's branch for which you are making the respective entry 

Company, cost center and series will be auto-filled 

  • In the next section, you need to make the entry of the accounting ledger in which the entry should hit the books (as shown in figure)

You need to make a dual entry as per Journal entry rules, so select both debit and credit accounts for the same.

  • You can enter the reference number, reference date and narration in the section (as shown in figure) [OPTIONAL]
  • Click on "Save" to make the respective journal entry

How to view Ledger Entry of the concerned entry

Once you have made the contra entry , you may want to see the ledger entry for the same in your accounting books.

To view the ledger entry for the same, you need to go to the respective "Contra Entry" from journal entry listing view (as shown in figure)

Open the respective journal entry, and click on "Ledger" (as shown in figure)

Ledger view for the following will be opened up 

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