Specifications

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Source code
A code used to classify transactions. The source code identifies the type of journal entry to
provide additional information about a specific transaction.
Structure
Structure is the way information is displayed or organized. The account structure determines
how many segments the account will be composed of and the character used to separate each
segment.
Subledger
A subledger is an application in Accpac that can be used to perform a specific set of tasks.
Tab-delimited fields
A tab-separated ASCII character file format used when exporting a report so that it can be
read by spreadsheet programs that use this format. Excel is an example.
Text-only format
This is a file format that saves files as text without formatting. This format is used when
exporting reports to applications that are unable to read other formats available.
Thousands separator
The thousands separator is a symbol used to separate thousands in a numerical value.
Transaction
An economic event (such as the sale of merchandise or the payment of wages) that affects the
financial condition of an organization and can be reliably recorded.
Transaction entry
An entry in a transaction batch that comprises debits and credits netting to zero. A transaction
entry completely records an economic event to be recorded in the general ledger. Transaction
entries can either be posted as completed in real-time processing or they can be entered in a
batch and posted at a later time.
Transaction history
The transaction history is the record of transactions for a historical period.
Trial balance
A list of accounts and balances from the general ledger, shown in debit or credit amounts. A
trial balance is used to review the financial results of a fiscal period.