Create a new Nominal Code

Nominal Codes are used to group similar Fees postings together.

 

To create a new Nominal Code:

  1. Log into Fees Ledger.

  2. Select File.

  3. Select Nominal Codes.

  4. Click New to create a new nominal code.

The nominal account screen displays.

 

The following information will need to be entered to create a new nominal code:

Nominal account code

The Nominal account code is the code that the Nominal Code will be recognised by when being used. The Nominal account code must be unique.

The Nominal account code can be changed at a later date. All information will remain with the associated nominal code.

Nominal Code Description

This is a brief description of the Nominal Account. For example, the description for invoice postings may be Professional Fees.

Balance Sheet or revenue

Select whether the nominal code applies to the balance sheet or profit or loss account. For example, Professional Fees will be a revenue item and bank receipts can be recorded as balance sheet.

Click here for further information.

Click Insert to update the system, to abandon the information you have entered, click Cancel.

 



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