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Manually Adding Recurring P&L Journals in Working Papers

Updated: August 21, 2025

Updated over a month ago

Recurring P&L journals allow you to set up adjustments that repeat each period, either requiring review before posting (Updated Data) or posting automatically with fixed amounts (Fixed Data).


Create a Recurring Journal

  1. Go to Complete Consolidation → Profit & Loss tab.

  2. Confirm you’re in an open period.

  3. Click the “+” icon in the period header.

Important: Recurring journals can only be created in the Profit & Loss tab.

  1. Enter journal basics:

    • Narration → clear description.

    • Type of Journal → Updated Data or Fixed Data.

  2. Categorise the journal:

    • Tag → Elimination, Reclassification, Accounting Adjustment, Other.

    • Ref No → optional internal tracking.

  3. Configure schedule:

    • Frequency → Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semiannual.

    • Start / End dates, or set Never Expire.

  4. Click Add to create the template.


Enter Journal Amounts

  • Find the new Adjustment Journal section in your period.

  • Enter Debit and Credit amounts.

  • Ensure Debits = Credits.

  • Click Save.

These amounts form the template for all future entries.


Manage Recurring Journals

Updated Data (Draft Workflow)

  • System generates a Draft entry each period.

  • Review → Adjust if needed → Publish.

  • Add review step to month-end checklist.

Fixed Data (Auto Workflow)

  • System creates and publishes automatically.

  • Appears in consolidation without review.

  • Check periodically that amounts remain correct.


Editing & Deactivating

  • Edit → Update the template for future entries.

  • Draft entries → Modify or publish individually.

  • Published entries → Editable like any journal.

  • Stop or deactivate → From Journals screen, adjust end date or set inactive.


Period Rules

  • Open periods → Create, edit, and post journals.

  • Completed periods → Templates remain, but no new journals can be added.

  • Inactive journals → Do not affect consolidation until reactivated.


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