1. Configuring the Bank Journal In Sage, to ensure each line of the bank statement generates a separate debit and credit entry, you must go to Company Settings and then to the Banks / Bank Transactions section. There, disable the "Generate a single offsetting entry" option. This allows Sage to create one accounting entry per statement line, instead of a single entry. This setting is essential for accurate accounting that accurately reflects your bank statement. 2. Entering Bank Transactions When entering or importing the bank statement into Bank Local Currency 1, ensure that the journal used is linked to an active bank account number (RIB) and that the entry method is configured to generate entries line by line. This guarantees that each transaction (debit or credit) is recorded separately, which facilitates bank reconciliation and enhances accounting transparency. 3. Verification and Validation Once the settings are adjusted, perform a test entry or import a bank statement to verify that the transactions appear correctly on two lines: one for debit, one for credit. You can consult the bank journal to confirm that the entries are properly categorized. This format is particularly useful for audits, internal controls, and monthly comparisons with bank statements.