Mastering Accounting in Epinomy

Accounting in Epinomy centralizes your financial operations, ensuring a comprehensive financial strategy. This guide will take you through the Accounting module to manage your finances with precision.

1. Introduction to Accounting in Epinomy

The Accounting module is your comprehensive tool for financial tracking, from revenue to expenses, and assets to liabilities, offering a complete view of your financial health.

2. Core Elements of the Accounting Module

2.1 Chart of Accounts:

Under Accounts, this is where all financial transactions are categorized. - Access Accounts > Chart of Accounts. - Add or edit account categories to reflect your financial structure accurately.

2.2 Sales Invoice:

Located in Selling, these documents detail transactions and impact inventory and revenue. - Navigate to Selling > Sales Invoice. - Click 'New' and fill in the sale details to generate an invoice.

2.3 Purchase Invoice:

In Buying, these record purchases and manage accounts payable. - Move to Buying > Purchase Invoice. - Hit 'New' and enter vendor details and items purchased.

2.4 Payment Entry:

Log all transactions in Accounts for a clear cash flow record. - Go to Accounts > Payment Entry. - Select 'New' and detail the payment received or made.

2.5 Expense Claim:

Under Human Resources, submit expenses incurred by employees for accuracy in financial records. - Visit Human Resources > Expense Claim. - Click 'New' and record the expense, attaching receipts and descriptions.

2.6 Journal Entry:

For atypical transactions, utilize Accounts > Journal Entry. - Head to Accounts > Journal Entry. - Pick 'New' and record the financial activity, specifying accounts affected.

2.7 Budget:

In Accounts > Budget, plan finances and resource allocations. - Open Accounts > Budget. - Click 'New' and outline your financial plans for the period ahead.

3. Detailed Workflow in the Accounting Module

3.1 Managing Sales and Revenue:

Sales Invoices directly influence revenue and inventory tracking. - Choose 'New Sales Invoice' in the Selling module. - Input customer details, items sold, and finalize the sale.

3.2 Handling Purchases and Expenses:

Purchase Invoices maintain accurate expense records. - Select 'New Purchase Invoice' in the Buying module. - Fill in transaction details and submit the invoice for payment.

3.3 Maintaining Payment Records:

Each Payment Entry reflects the state of cash flow. - Open the Payment Entry tool under the Accounts module. - Log each payment or receipt to keep accounts balanced.

3.4 Processing Expense Claims:

Accounting for every business expense upholds financial reporting integrity. - Access Expense Claims in the Human Resources module. - Approve business expenses submitted by employees.

3.5 Allocating Budgets Wisely:

Budget planning aligns financial goals with business strategies. - Use the Budget planning tool in the Accounts module. - Set allocations for different departments or projects.

3.6 Making Journal Entries:

Journal Entries capture transactions outside of regular sales or purchases. - Navigate to Journal Entries in the Accounts module. - Create entries for financial activities like accrued expenses.

Navigating the Accounting module in Epinomy effectively keeps your finances in check, ensuring a strong financial foundation for your business decisions.