Overview
If US funds are deposited into a Canadian funds account, you must account for the US exchange in the Reconciliation module. This ensures that records match the bank statement.
Steps
Deposit US funds
- Enter all Canadian funds deposits, print bank deposit forms, and add them to the ledger as usual.
- Deposit US funds in the Deposits/Receipts module.
- On the deposit form, click the Currency button at the top right of the screen and select USA - USD.
Note: SchoolCash Accounting does not calculate exchange rates on US currency. The exchange rate must be added as a separate record during monthly reconciliation.
Add the exchange amount
- From the Main Menu, go to Reconciliation.
- Select the Add Record tab.
- In the Date field, enter the date from the bank statement.
- In the Transaction Type field, select Deposit.
- In the Transaction Number field, enter the same number as the original deposit.
- In the Description field, enter US exchange.
- In the Amount field, enter the credit amount shown on the bank statement.
- Click Save.
Outcome
The US exchange adjustment is recorded in the Reconciliation module, keeping the system balance consistent with the bank statement.
Troubleshooting
- If the US deposit does not appear, confirm you selected USA - USD as the currency.