How do I set up a closing account for a fund?

How do I set up a closing account for a fund?

Each fund needs a closing account (i.e. fund balance or retained earnings) to close out its revenues and expenditures.  You an specify which account is the closing account for a fund by following these steps:

 

1. Open Connect General Ledger > Organization > Chart of Accounts.

2. Click Edit (CTRL+E).

3. Click to select the field titled Account Number at the top, and then enter the account number and press Enter.

4. Click to select the Account 2 tab.

5. Check the Set as the closing account checkbox.

Your changes are saved for you.


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