Change a Nominal Code

Nominal Codes  can be used to group Fees postings together.

To modify an existing Nominal Code:

1. Log into the Fees Ledger.

2. Click File.

3. Select Nominal Codes.

4. Click View.

The nominal account  screen definition displays.

The nominal account code, description and deletion are explained below:

Nominal Account Code

This is the unique code that will be used to recognise the Nominal Code  throughout the Fees Ledger.

To change the Nominal Account Code on the current screen:

1. Click Advanced.

2. Select Change Identifier.

3. Enter the new identifier for the Nominal Code.

4. Click OK.

The new identifier should be displayed at the top of the screen. All postings already made to this Nominal Code should reflect the new identifier.

Description

This is a brief description of the Nominal Code, for example, Professional Fees, Banking receipts, debtors control .To change this Description enter the new Description and

click Update at the bottom of the screen.

Delete

Delete will remove the nominal code from the system.

Once you have entered the information on this screen click Update to save changes to the system. If you are not happy with the information you have entered, click on the Cancel and your changes will not be saved.

Related topics

Introduction to the nominal ledger

Create a new nominal code

Default nominal codes for Fees postings - reference

Default nominal codes for Fees Postings - help topic

Nominal Postings report

Export nominal postings

How nominal postings work for a low turnover firm

How nominal postings work for senders of proforma invoices

How nominal postings work for a firm that declares VAT on invoices

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