1. # Create a General Ledger Account
Step 1: Log in to the System
- Access LawAccounting/CaseQube using your secured credentials.
Step 2: Open Setup
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Locate the Setup (⚙️ gear icon) in the upper-right corner.
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Click Setup.
Step 3: Open the App Launcher
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Click the App Launcher (grid icon) in the top-left corner.
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The application search panel will appear.
Step 4: Search for General Ledgers
- In the search bar, type:
General Ledgers
- Click General Ledgers from the search results.
Step 5: Create a New Ledger Record
- Click New to create a new General Ledger record.
Step 6: Enter the Ledger Name
- In the Ledger Name field, enter the name of the account.
Example:
Credit Card Account
This name helps identify the bank or credit card account in financial records.
Step 7: Select the Ledger Type
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Click the Type dropdown.
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Select:
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet accounts represent financial positions such as assets, liabilities, or equity.
Step 8: Select the Ledger Category
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Click the Sub Type 1 dropdown.
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Select:
Liabilities
Credit card accounts are typically classified as liabilities because they represent funds owed.
Step 9: Mark the Account as a Bank or Credit Card
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Locate the Bank/Credit Card Account checkbox.
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Select the checkbox.
This setting identifies the ledger as an account used for bank or credit card transactions.
Step 10: (Optional) Complete Additional Fields
The form may contain several additional fields that can be configured depending on the organization's accounting setup. These fields are optional and may be filled out if needed.
Examples of optional fields include:
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Controlling General Ledger
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Sub Type 2
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Cash Flow Type
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Parent General Ledger
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Taxable
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Controlling AR GL
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Controlling AP GL
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Trust Bank Account
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Active
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Owner
These fields allow organizations to further categorize or link the ledger account to other financial structures. If your organization requires these configurations, complete them accordingly.
Step 11: Save the Record
- Click Save.
Result
The General Ledger account is successfully created and can now be used for bank connections, transaction imports, and financial reporting.
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2. # Link and Set Up a Bank Account (Credit Card)
Step 1: Open the Banking Module
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Click App Launcher.
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In the search bar, type:
Banking
- Click Banking.
Step 2: Open Bank Settings
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Click Bank Setting.
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Click New to create a new bank connection.
Step 3: Enter Phone Number for Verification
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Locate the Phone field.
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Enter the phone number associated with the credit card account.
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Click Continue.
This begins the bank authentication process.
Step 4: Enter the Verification Code
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Locate the Code field.
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Enter the verification code sent to the phone number.
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Click Continue to login.
This step verifies the identity of the user.
Step 5: Log in to the Bank Account
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Enter the Username for the bank account.
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Enter the Password.
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Click Sign in.
Step 6: Complete Additional Security Verification
Some banks may require an additional authentication step.
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Enter the security code if prompted.
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Click Next to continue.
This step ensures secure access to the account.
Step 7: Choose What to Link
After logging in, the system will display a screen asking:
“What do you want to link?”
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Review the available option presented by the bank.
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Select the option shown on the screen.
Example:
Credit Card
This option allows the system to connect the credit card account and retrieve transaction data.
- Click Link my account.
Step 8: Link the Account to a General Ledger
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Locate the General Ledger field.
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Search for the ledger associated with the credit card account.
Example:
2200 – Chase – CC
- Select 2200 – Chase – CC from the search results.
This links the credit card account to the correct ledger for financial tracking.
Step 9: Save the Bank Connection
- Click Save.
Step 10: Confirm the Bank Account Was Linked
After saving, the connected account will appear in Bank Settings.
You should see details such as:
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Account Name
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Account Type
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Linked General Ledger
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Sync Status
This confirms the credit card account has been successfully connected.
Result
The credit card account is now linked and associated with the General Ledger (2200 – Chase – CC), allowing transactions to be automatically imported and managed within the system.
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