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How to reverse a journal

Because journal transactions are posted in pairs, you cannot delete them in the same way as a normal transaction. In Sage Accounts you can quickly and accurately cancel any journals that have been posted in error using the Journal Reversal option.

Using the Journal Reversal option

1. Modules > Nominal Ledger > Journal Reversal.

   Tip: We recommend that you back up at this point.

2. Select Print Now or Backup now as required > OK.

3. Enter the transaction number range and the date for the journals that you want to reverse > OK.

   Note: To locate the journals that you need to be reverse, you must enter the correct date. If you don't know the transaction numbers, you can leave the transaction range as the default range to find all journals on that date.

4. Select the journals that you want to reverse > Reverse > Save.

You have now posted a reverse journal. The reverse journals appear on the audit trail with the reference of REVERSE, and the detail box displays the original transaction number.