Two-Line Entry in Sage Accounting 100 1. Two-Line Entry in Sage Accounting 100 Objective: To create a two-line accounting entry for account 51211000, accurately reflecting bank transactions. Steps: Open the cash journal: Menu: Daily > Accounting Entries Select the bank journal (often called "BQ" or similar) 2. Enter the first line (Debit): Account: 51211000 Debit: Amount received Description: Description (e.g., "Customer payment") Document: Transaction reference Enter the second line (Credit): Account: 51211000 Credit: Amount debited (e.g., bank charges, transfer) Description: Description (e.g., "Bank charges") Document: Same reference or a different one as appropriate Complete with third-party accounts or expenses/revenues: To balance the entry, add the corresponding accounts (e.g., 706 for sales, 627 for bank charges) Validate the entry: Verify that The balance is zero. Click "Validate" or "Save." 3. Why this is useful: Allows for line-by-line comparison with the bank statement. Facilitates automatic or manual reconciliation. Improves the traceability of bank transactions.