Tapping Add new transaction or a transaction in the transaction list displays a transaction form. You can use the form to view, modify or enter the details of a transaction or to perform an action for that transaction.
This help topic describes the options in the form. If you require other introductory information, please refer to:
Specify the date of the transaction.
Tip: Tap and hold to set the date to the current date.
This is displayed if Make Recurring has been selected from
Choose an account to link the transaction to. Money is moved between Account 1 and Account 2.
The transaction type defines whether money moves in or out of the account. The text displayed depends on the account selected in the first account.
Specify a description. When linked to a bank account it can be useful to enter a description to match what will appear on the bank statement to make statement reconciliation easier.
Choose a second account to link the transaction to. Money is moved between Account 1 and Account 2.
Enter the value of the transaction.
Tip: Tap and hold to choose whether the value is inclusive or exclusive of VAT (alternatively
Specify the VAT rate. The field to the right displays the VAT content and the percentage rate. It is possible to enter the value of the VAT directly into the field, and EasyBooks will show you the percentage rate.
This is available only if the business is registered for VAT, as specified in the Business Settings screen.
Tip: Tap and hold to set the standard VAT rate.
Optionally, you can enter details of the transaction.
Adds a new line item.
Note: You can delete a line item by setting Amount to zero, or by swiping from right to left and tapping Remove split.
Creates a new transaction by duplicating the transaction that you have opened. This provides a fast method to create a new transaction if it is similar to an existing one.
Allows you to set up a recurring transaction. Tap Repeat to specify the period between transactions (such as every month). Each transaction generated will be a clone of the first (except the date).
Sets whether the Amount is inclusive or exclusive of VAT.
The default setting is determined by Amount Entry in the Settings screen.
This is available only if the business is registered for VAT, as specified in the Business Settings screen.
Produces a PDF sales invoice, which you can print, email or open as required.
Produces a PDF payment receipt, which you can print, email or open as required.
Produces a PDF credit note, which you can print, email or open as required. This option is available only if Account 1 is a customer and Account 2 is an income account.
Marks the sale as "PAID". A will appear against the sale to indicate that the customer has paid. You may want to use this option if you have not used Receive Payment.
Note: This option does not decrease the amount the customer owes. It is provided merely as a visual aid.
This option is available only if you have opened a sale that was previously marked as "PAID" using Add tick. The option removes the tick and the "PAID" mark on the sale.
Enables you to enter the details of a payment you have received from the customer for the sale you have opened. A will appear against the sale to indicate that the customer has paid.
This option is available if you previously used Receive Payment on the sale. The option enables you to access the payment transaction you entered for the sale.
Enables you to produce a PDF of the supplier's sales invoice, which you can print, email or open as required.
Produces a PDF of the supplier's credit note, which you can print, email or open as required. This option is available only if Account 1 is a supplier and Account 2 is an expense account.
Marks the purchase as "PAID". A will appear against the purchase to indicate that you have paid the supplier. You may want to use this option if you have not used Make Payment.
Note: This option does not decrease the amount you owe the supplier. It is provided merely as a visual aid.
This option is available only if you have opened a purchase that was previously marked as "PAID" using Add tick. The option removes the tick and the "PAID" mark on the sale.
Enables you to enter the details of a payment you have made to the supplier for the purchase you have opened. A will appear against the purchase to indicate that you have paid the supplier.
This option is available if you previously used Make Payment on the purchase. The option enables you to access the payment transaction you entered for the purchase.
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