Bank transfer

In order to use this screen, at least two bank accounts must be set up. It allows you to carry out transfers between bank accounts. Transfers do not affect the overall receipts or payments in the accounts.

The following fields provide details of the transfer. Those marked * are required fields.

Date of transfer* – this is the date of the transfer, which must be within the current financial year

Transfer from* – select the name of the bank account from which you wish to make the transfer using the drop-down list

Transfer to* – select the name of the bank account to which you wish to make the transfer using the drop-down list. This must be a different account from the one from which you wish to make the transfer

Amount of transfer* – enter the amount you wish to transfer

Reference – enter a reference (up to 16 characters). This will appear on listings of both accounts

Description – enter a description (up to 32 characters). This can be any text

The buttons allow you to Save the transfer in the cash book or Exit without saving. In the latter case, if you have entered data, you will be asked to confirm that you wish to leave. The Help button accesses this page of documentation.