Create a Journal Entry
How to Create a Journal Entry in Muhasib ERP
Overview
This guide will help you record an authorized balanced journal with complete supporting evidence.
Muhasib posts a balanced journal to the selected general-ledger accounts.
Who can do this
You need access to Journal Entry add plus access to affected accounts, company, and period.
Before you start
Have date, reference, narration, debit/credit accounts and amounts, evidence, preparer, approver, and confirmation that no source workflow should be used.
Before saving, check that the correct company is open and that you have permission to complete this task.
Where to find it
Back Office → Muhasib Financials → Journal Entry.
Create a Journal Entry
Step 1: Start a new journal and enter date/reference
Step 2: Add clear narration describing purpose and evidence
Step 3: Add each debit and credit line with the correct account and dimensions
Step 4: Confirm total debits equal total credits
Step 5: Review period, account eligibility, tax/party implications, and approval
Step 6: Save once and retain the journal number
Check your work
Compare and Confirm the journal document to evidence, Journal Ledger, Account Ledgers, and Trial Balance.
Take a moment to check your work before closing the window. This small check can save time later.
If something goes wrong
- Do not use journals to bypass customer, supplier, stock, tax, or payment workflows.
- Search by reference before retrying.
Related guides
- Review, Correct, or Reverse a Journal Entry
- Review the Journal Ledger
- Prepare and Review a Trial Balance