Re: Inserting a "Forward Balance"

["Chris Travers" <..hidden..>]

On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Eric Lucas <..hidden..> wrote:
> Question:  How do I insert a "forward balance" record into LedgerSMB?
>
> Scenario:  I'm loading existing accounting data from QuickBooks into the
> LedgerSMB system and I'm only loading 2007 (since the prior data is a
> mess.)  I ran a Trial Balance in QB and have the balances for each
> account on 1-1-2007.  I need to enter these in the system prior to
> loading the 2007 transactions.  Then, the Trial Balance for 12-31-2007
> should match in both QB and LedgerSMB.

One GL transaction with a reference of "Start" and a description of
"Forward Balance" should be sufficient.

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers