Unposted Journal Entry Splitting

You can use the Revise Unposted Entries program (P12102) to split a journal entry into two or more entries before you post to fixed assets or equipment. For example, you might split unposted journal entries when an accounts payable invoice for multiple assets is distributed to one account; but you would need to capitalize each asset separately.

For example, an invoice for computers can be distributed in the full amount to the GL asset account for computers. However, you might want to capitalize each computer separately in fixed assets. You can split the original journal entry for computers into several assets, such as central processing unit, printer, monitor, and keyboard.

Note: When an exchange rate variance exists between purchase order entry and voucher match, the variance is recorded in a separate account. While splitting these records from the Revise Unposted Entries program (P12102):