Excel Journal Entry 2025

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The document provides a comprehensive guide on using the MaineStreet Financials Excel Journal Entry process for updating the PeopleSoft General Ledger. It outlines steps for installing necessary Excel files, setting up journal entry worksheets, entering journal headers and lines, uploading entries to PeopleSoft, and correcting any import errors. The document emphasizes the importance of following specific procedures to ensure accurate data entry and successful integration with the PeopleSoft system.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Excel Journal Entry in the editor.
Begin by establishing your Excel workbook file. Save the provided JRNLUMS.xls file under a new name for your Journal Entries.
Open the Spreadsheet Journal Import screen and click on 'Setup' to configure default options for your Journal Entry worksheets.
Create a new Journal Sheet by selecting 'New' from the Journal Sheets section, and enter a unique ten-character Journal ID as the sheet name.
In the Header section, click to enter details such as Journal ID, Ledger, and Description. Ensure all required fields are filled accurately.
Proceed to enter Journal Lines by specifying Business Unit, Ledger, Description, and Amount for each line of your entry.
Once completed, select 'Write File' to prepare your entry for upload to PeopleSoft. Make sure to save it as an .xml file.

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Can I use Excel to do bookkeeping?

Although many dont think of Excel as accounting software, the program can be valuable for small business bookkeeping. Creating Excel bookkeeping templates can help you automate everyday tasks, save time, and minimize the chances of errors.

How to make journal entries in Excel?

Post journal entries using Excel Copy and paste your chart of accounts into the spreadsheet. Set up the column headings for date, account number, account title, etc. Add rows to the document each time you need to post a journal entry.

Can you use Excel as a journal?

Spreadsheet Journaling Is Worth It As I have enhanced the layout and look of my Excel Journal and added functions to pull out and compare data points it has inspired me to apply this same methodology to other areas of my life. I now have an Excel journal for the books I read and the travels I go on.

What is the formula for journal entry?

In every journal entry that is recorded, the debits and credits must be equal to ensure that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders Equity) remains in balance. When doing journal entries, we must always consider four factors: Which accounts are affected by the transaction.

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