To see what an accrual put on the books, or which bill cleared it, you had to search the transaction list or dig through Actual Matching.
The accrual's detail page shows its Accrual Journal Entry, its Reversal Journal Entry once it reverses, and the bill that cleared it, with a comparison against what was accrued.
The full life of an accrual on one page
One-time accruals now show their journal entries in the same layout as Actual Matching, along with the bill that cleared them.
- Accrual and reversal entries. The detail page shows the Accrual Journal Entry and, once it reverses, the Reversal Journal Entry, with posting date, accounts, debit and credit. Click a doc number to open the entry.
- The bill that cleared it. When Actual Matching reverses an accrual against a bill, the page shows that bill under Source: bill date, amount and how it compares with what was accrued.
- One-click linked records. The Open linked records menu, on the detail page and in the quick view, lists the bill and opens it in one click.
- Dates before you save. When you create a one-time accrual, the preview shows the date it will post (the last day of the service month) and, with Reverse next month ticked, the date it will reverse (the 1st of the following month).
Why it matters
- Trace an accrual end to end. See what an accrual put on the books and what took it off without leaving the accrual.
- No more hunting for the bill. The bill and the accrual-vs-actual comparison are right there.
- No surprises on dates. You know the exact posting and reversal dates before you save a new accrual.
- One layout to learn. Accruals and Actual Matching now show journal entries the same way.
FAQ
When does a one-time accrual post?
On the last day of the service month. The preview shows the date before you save.
When does it reverse if I tick Reverse next month?
On the 1st of the following month. The preview shows that date too.
Where can I see which bill cleared an accrual?
On the accrual's detail page under Source, and in the Open linked records menu.