Field Description - Reference

The Reference is text that can uniquely identify a journal entry.  All transactions for a specific journal entry share the same Reference.

Tip:  Reference and Transaction Description are similar fields.  The Reference applies to all the transactions for a specific journal entry.  However, the Transaction Description can be associated with each individual transaction (credit or debit) within a journal entry.

Examples:  You can develop your own system of reference identifiers, such as the operator initials, a bank account number, a journal entry number, or any other unique numbering system.

Where-Maintained:  Enter Manual Transactions, Recurring Entries Maintenance, module interface programs

Where-Used:  Journal Inquiry, General Journal Listing, General Journal Report

Format:  up to 20 characters