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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
 
The following article explains how to set-up a new {{NL}} Centre.
 
The following article explains how to set-up a new {{NL}} Centre.
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== More Information ==
 
== More Information ==
 
Get into {{Menu|Accounts\Systems|{{NL}}|Maintenance Options|Centre Maintenance|Insert/Amend/Delete Centres}}.
 
Get into {{Menu|Accounts\Systems|{{NL}}|Maintenance Options|Centre Maintenance|Insert/Amend/Delete Centres}}.
* First of all, perform a search to check that the code you wish to create does not already exist.
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* Locate a suitable section within your {{NL}} Structure for your new code.
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{{Note|text=You may wish to view a list of your current Nominal Centres to decide what your new code should be and where it should sit within your current {{NL}} Structure.}}
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* Click {{Button|List}} to view all centres. As you move down the list you will see the {{DataPrompt|Type}} of centre is shown on the right of the screen - Click [[How do I Print a List of Nominal Centres?#What do the Letters mean on the Nominal Centre List?|here]] to see what categories are.
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* In the {{DataPrompt|Filter on}} field type part of the name of your new Centre to check that it does not already exist. Click {{Button|Search}}.
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When you are ready to add your new Centre:
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* Click {{Button|Add}}.
 
* Click {{Button|Add}}.
* In the Code Box, type in the new {{NL}} Code you require and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}
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* In {{DataPrompt|Code}} enter the new {{NL}} Code you require (Max 6 characters) and press {{KeyPress|Enter}}
 
* Type in a suitable description.
 
* Type in a suitable description.
* Choose whether the code is a Balance Sheet or Profit & Loss Centre and indicate the relevant flag as necessary.
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* Choose whether the code is a Balance Sheet or Profit & Loss Centre and indicate the relevant flag as necessary - click [[How do I Print a List of Nominal Centres?#What do the Letters mean on the Nominal Centre List?|here]] for descriptions of these indicators.
* If this centre is to be reconciled (e.g., it's a bank account or any other centre that needs to be reconciled through the Bank Reconciliation) then place a tick in the "Reconciled?" box.
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* If this centre is to be reconciled (e.g. it's a bank account or any other centre that needs to be reconciled through the Bank Reconciliation) then place a tick in the "Reconciled?" box.
 
* Choose {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}}.
 
* Choose {{Button|Done}} and {{Button|Accept}}.
  
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* [[How do I Print a List of Nominal Centres?]]
 
* [[How do I Print a List of Nominal Centres?]]
 
* [[How do I Create a Sales or Purchase Centre?]]
 
* [[How do I Create a Sales or Purchase Centre?]]
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* [[How do I Search for a Nominal Centre?]]
  
 
{{KB_Tags|Reconcile, Nominal, Centre}}
 
{{KB_Tags|Reconcile, Nominal, Centre}}
 
{{ZN_Accounts}} {{FAQ}} {{KB_NL}}
 
{{ZN_Accounts}} {{FAQ}} {{KB_NL}}
 
{{KB_Ref|GR53}}
 
{{KB_Ref|GR53}}

Revision as of 10:42, 11 March 2016

Summary

The following article explains how to set-up a new Nominal Ledger Centre.

More Information

Get into " Accounts\Systems Nominal Ledger Maintenance Options Centre Maintenance Insert/Amend/Delete Centres".

You may wish to view a list of your current Nominal Centres to decide what your new code should be and where it should sit within your current Nominal Ledger Structure.
  • Click [List] to view all centres. As you move down the list you will see the "Type" of centre is shown on the right of the screen - Click here to see what categories are.
  • In the "Filter on" field type part of the name of your new Centre to check that it does not already exist. Click [Search].

When you are ready to add your new Centre:

  • Click [Add].
  • In "Code" enter the new Nominal Ledger Code you require (Max 6 characters) and press <Enter>
  • Type in a suitable description.
  • Choose whether the code is a Balance Sheet or Profit & Loss Centre and indicate the relevant flag as necessary - click here for descriptions of these indicators.
  • If this centre is to be reconciled (e.g. it's a bank account or any other centre that needs to be reconciled through the Bank Reconciliation) then place a tick in the "Reconciled?" box.
  • Choose [Done] and [Accept].

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