GL Account Maintenance

If both the Translations and Consolidations modules are in use, you can access a Translation form on the Global Finance tab on the GL Account Maintenance form.

Options Reference

Each option and field on the form is described below. Mandatory options and fields are highlighted in red.

Use currency historical rates

The default value is false, enabling you to choose a translation level and rate type. If it is selected, the transaction level is forced to Transaction and you cannot select a rate type. Each transaction in the general ledger account uses the exchange rate of the posting date of the transaction.

Translation level

If the translation level is GL Account, the process translates using the level set for the account:

Summary level - The balance of the general ledger period summary is translated.
Transaction level - Tach transaction is translated.

Note: If you are using Global Finance Consolidations, ensure your translated values are at the same level as the consolidation.

Translation Rate type

Select Module default to use the defaults assigned on the Translation Module Control form for different types of accounts — for example, income or expense. To change the Module Control default, you can select a specific rate type to use for the selected account. Rate types are set up on the Customise Reporting Exchange Rates form. The rate type determines the rate that is used for the translation.