​How to Create Journal Entries for Opening Debtors in Metro Accounting System?

In Metro, opening debtorsare recorded through journal entries when migrating accounting data from a previous system or setting up opening balances.

1) Go to the 'Accounting' module.


2) Go to 'Journal Entries'.



3) Click on the Create Button. 



4) Enter the Journal Entry Details:

  • Date: Set the opening balance date (e.g., start of the financial year).
  • Journal: Select Miscellaneous Journal or a custom Opening Balance Journal.
  • Reference: Enter a suitable reference like "Opening Debtors".

 

Enter Debtor Balances

  • In the Journal Items tab, enter the following:
    • Debtor Account (Accounts Receivable - 110000)Debit with the opening balance.
    • Suspense Account / Opening Balance AccountCredit with the same amount.

Validate the Journal Entry

  • Click Post to finalize the journal entry.


To get more details to create Journal Entries for Opening Debtors in Metro Accounting System, please do contact us at  support@metrogroup.solutions