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How to Create, Reverse, Cancel & Delete a Journal Entry

An accounting journal is a record of transaction exchanges requested by date, these transactions are recorded in the name of journal entries. Each journal entry shows account names and their credits an​d debit values. In Odoo we can create different types of journals.

How to Create a Journal Entry

Let's see how you can create a Journal Entry in Odoo.

1. Go to Accounting Module > Select Accounting Tab > Journal Entries.
2. Click on Create.
3. Fill in the relevant fields.

Reference - Give a Reference to the Journal
Original Invoice Date - Date as of the invoice
Accounting Date - Date for the Journal ( The journal will be posted to your accounts on this day ) 
Journal Type - Select Miscellaneous Operations