Setting up General Ledger Departments allows you to create department descriptions for use in various General Ledger reports.

 

The account initialization process requires that a default Department Code must be specified if the "Departments" feature is enabled for the General Ledger. The default value for Department Code is "100".

 

1. Before you begin Departments must be turned on in GL Company Maintenance where you will check the Allow Departments option box.

 

2. Next decide if you want to Departmentalize Income/Earnings. If you want to calculate net income and retained earnings separately for each department at period and year close check this field. This option is only available when departments are allowed.

 

Access

entrée V3 Use menu path:Accounting  >  General Ledger  >  Manage Accounts > Departments.

 

entrée V4 SQL

1.Go to the Add-Ons ribbon menu.

2.Select the entrée.GL drop down menu.

3.Select the File drop down menu.

4.Select the Departments option.

 

 

The GL Departments window grid will be initialized with all existing departments. This window allows you to enter names for account department numbers. The department name is used on the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Trial Balance Report.