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Inter Account Transfers
Document fund movements between bank and cash accounts within your business
Overview
The Inter Account Transfers tab allows you to document the movement of funds between two separate bank or cash accounts within the same business. This feature ensures accurate tracking of internal fund movements and maintains balanced financial statements.
Note
When to Use Inter Account Transfers
- •Moving funds between bank accounts - Transfer money from your savings account to your checking account
- •Cash deposits to bank - Document when you deposit cash from your cash register into your bank account
- •Bank-to-bank transfers - Record transfers between accounts at different banks
Creating a New Inter Account Transfer
To create a new transfer, simply click the New Inter Account Transfer button.
Understanding the Columns
The Inter Account Transfers tab displays essential information in an organized table format:
Field | Description |
---|---|
Date | The date on which the funds transfer occurred |
Reference | A unique inter-account transfer reference number |
Paid From | The name of the account from which funds were transferred |
Received In | The account to which the funds were transferred |
Description | A description or note about the transfer |
Amount | The amount of money transferred |
Payment/Receipt Conversion Method
You can create transfers directly from Payment/Receipt pairs. This method is particularly useful when importing bank transactions, where payments and receipts are automatically generated upon upload.
Pro Tip
- Imported bank transactions from CSV or OFX files
- Automatic transaction generation from bank feeds
- Streamlined reconciliation processes
How it works:
- Import your bank statements
- Identify matching payment and receipt transactions
- Select both transactions
- Click "Convert to Inter Account Transfer"
- The system will create a single transfer record
Customizing Display Columns
Columns displayed on this tab can be tailored to your preferences. Click the Edit columns button to select which columns you want visible.
For more details on column customization, refer to the Edit columns guide.
Best Practices
- •Record transfers promptly - Record transfers on the same date they occur for accurate cash flow tracking
- •Use clear descriptions - Explain the purpose of each transfer for easy reference and audit trails
- •Verify balances - Check account balances before and after transfers to ensure accuracy
- •Maintain documentation - Keep supporting documents for audit purposes and compliance
Warning
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: Daily Cash Deposits
A retail store deposits daily cash takings into the business bank account.
From: Cash on Hand → To: Business Checking
Amount: $2,450.00
Description: Daily cash deposit - Store #001
Scenario 2: Emergency Fund Transfer
Moving funds from savings to cover unexpected expenses.
From: Business Savings → To: Operating Account
Amount: $10,000.00
Description: Emergency equipment repair funding
Scenario 3: Multi-Currency Transfer
Transferring between accounts in different currencies.
From: USD Account → To: EUR Account
Amount: $5,000.00 (€4,650.00)
Description: European operations funding