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

Inter account transfers are essential for maintaining accurate cash flow records and ensuring your financial statements remain balanced.

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:

FieldDescription
DateThe date on which the funds transfer occurred
ReferenceA unique inter-account transfer reference number
Paid FromThe name of the account from which funds were transferred
Received InThe account to which the funds were transferred
DescriptionA description or note about the transfer
AmountThe 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

Converting Payment/Receipt pairs to transfers is especially useful for:
  • Imported bank transactions from CSV or OFX files
  • Automatic transaction generation from bank feeds
  • Streamlined reconciliation processes

How it works:

  1. Import your bank statements
  2. Identify matching payment and receipt transactions
  3. Select both transactions
  4. Click "Convert to Inter Account Transfer"
  5. 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

Inter account transfers are crucial for accurately tracking internal fund movements. They ensure your financial statements remain balanced while providing a clear record of cash flow between your accounts.

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