To create a G/L override account:If any of your company's value-added processes are internal, you must set up a G/L WIP (Work in Process) override account. You can then assign this account number to your value-added department.
To create a G/L override account:From the G/L > G/L Maintenance menu, select G/L Account Maintenance to display the G/L Account Maintenance screen.
In the Account field, type a brief description of the account.
Press Enter to display a list of accounts matching your description.
If the account you want does not appear in the list, select New and press Enter to return to the G/L Account Maintenance screen.
In the Full Description field, enter the description you first entered in the Account field.
In the Short Desc field, edit the description to shorten it, if needed.
In the Internal Desc field, enter any identifying description for internal use, if needed.
In the Key Words field, enter any other descriptive words to assist you in identifying the account.
In the Asset or Expense field, enter any character to flag the account as an asset or expense. The system converts your character to an asterisk (*).
In the A/P Adjustment Allowed field, delete the asterisk.
Press Esc to display the Reason for Change prompt.
At the prompt, enter a brief statement about creating a new WIP account and press Esc to save your account and clear the G/L Account Maintenance screen.
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