Adjustment Entry

Go to Activities>>Adjustment Processing>>Adjustment Entry

This program is used to adjust the Tenant Activity and History files and to record charges such as security deposits required.

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At the top of the view are functions such as Clear and Save.  For more information on functions, click here.

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Header Information

These fields are "skipped" during entry as the cursor defaults to Tenant Number upon opening the adjustment program.  You may go back and open them as needed using the cursor.

Batch Number

When entering a new adjustment, this field is left blank.  The system will assign the batch number based on tracking information in Tenant Accounting.

The Batch Number may be used to select adjustments that have been entered but not posted for viewing or editing.

Sequence Number

When entering a new adjustment, this field should be left blank.  The system will assign the sequence number based on the order of entry within the batch.

The sequence number along with the batch number may be used to select adjustments that have been entered but not posted for viewing or editing.

Retain Community Information

Check this field to have the Community portion of the tenant number be retained for additional transactions.

Retain Tenant Information

Check this field to have the system retain the tenant number and name when making multiple adjusting entries for one tenant.

Retain Transaction Code

Check this field to have the system keep the transaction code for multiple entries.

Tenant Information

A tenant may be selected using the tenant number or last name fields.

Tenant Number

Enter or select the tenant number to apply the adjusting entry to or leave this field blank and select the tenant using their last name.  

Last Name

Enter the tenant's last name and select the appropriate tenant from the list.

First Name

When a valid tenant has been selected, their first name will be shown in this field.

Middle Initial

When a valid tenant has been selected, the tenant's middle name or initial will be displayed in this field.

Transaction Information

Transaction Date

Enter or select a date for the transaction.  The system will not allow a date that is outside the current period.  Current period information is updated during the End of Month Processing.

Transaction Code

Enter or select an Accounting Code for the transaction.  

Description

The description for the selected Accounting Code will be displayed.

Modified Description

This field will display the selected Accounting Code's description.  This description may be changed to clarify what the adjusting entry is for.  

Adjustment Information

Reference

Enter a brief memo for the transaction.

Due Date

The system will default to a due date based on the Due Date Mode set for the Accounting Code selected.  If no Due Date Mode was setup or if the Due Date needs revised, the date may be entered or changed.

Transaction Amount

Enter the amount of the adjusting entry.  When the user enters or tabs out of this field a Question Box will be shown asking "Save" Yes or No.