System parameters

This option allows you to set some options and settings for a specific Set of Books.

To access the System parameters settings:

1.On the Setup ribbon, select Setup → System parameters.

2.If necessary, change the following options:

a)Report amounts with - This setting is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

b)Data storage - Select Fix decimals and specify the number decimals in which numbers and amounts should be rounded off. If you select Real numbers, the numbers and amounts will be stored in TurboCASH with an "unlimited" number of decimals. In cases where percentages are calculated on amounts, e.g. VAT/GST/Sales Tax, you may select to fix the number of decimals to limit any rounding differences.

c)Reporting decimals -

i)Number - This setting is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

ii)Document row - This setting is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

iii)Document quantity - This setting is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

iv)Document show Quantity - This setting is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

v)Date / Time Settings - This will launch the Regional and language options in which you may configure or set the formats of your operating system.

vi)Use currency sign - This option is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

vii)Dutch text numbering - All other countries should leave this blank. This should only be selected if the amounts in words are written in different rules to that of the English language, as is the case in the Netherlands or Dutch language. The amount in figures and words is used by TurboCASH in the Create receipts option of Receipt Journals.

d)Speed - Do not calculate journals  - By default, the totals of journals are calculated each time you access the Journal type selection screen to select a Journal type. Selecting this option will turn this automatic calculation off.

e)Special settings -

i)Show calendar - By default, the calendar will not be displayed when opening a Set of Books. You need to manually launch it on Action → Calendar. If you select this field (tick), the Calendar will then be automatically displayed each time you Open the Set of Books.

ii)No warning unposted - This option is not applicable to TurboCASH5.

iii)Contra ref. as account ref. - By default, this option (Contra reference as account reference) is not selected. This is the global settings for journals.

iv)Strict tax on account - By default, this option is not selected. This is the global settings for journals.

v)Projects - By default the Projects feature is not enabled. If this option is selected, it will activate the Projects on Action → Projects.

vi)Default bank reconciliation method - This option is selected by default to do bank reconciliation in the default method on the Reconcile Bank account screen. If you wish to enter and edit transactions for items on bank statements in the Journal entry Mode for the Bank reconciliation, you need to de-select (remove the tick) in this field.

vii)Log level – “Off” is the default setting. It may be set up to level 7. You may print the Log report in Setup → Access control.

viii)General ledger differences - You may create a general ledger account (Action → Accounts) and select that account in this field. If there any rounding differences, it will be posted to this account.

3.Click on the OK button.

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