DATA CAPTURE Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level AM A E F S E R TU S Example inputs in relevant applications, files DATA CAPTURE ED • EX User needs such as Reports, Accounting, EOD E • UR CT Special features of T24 DATA.CAPTURE module RU • NE The DATA.CAPTURE MODULE structure and links ER US • ST During the next sessions on DATA.CAPTURE module, we shall be discussing PL ES COURSE MAP 2 OBJECTIVE • Understand the mechanism of DATA CAPTURE • ID creation • How entries are input and authorisation done • Special features • Enquiries and Reports • Understand the working through examples 3 COURSE AGENDA SESSION I • • STRUCTURE – Introduction – Functionalities FEATURES – Linked tables and applications – BATCHES and ENTRIES – Authorising a BATCH BREAK SESSION II • • USER NEEDS – Enquiries and Reports – End of Day/Close of Business process EXAMPLES – Examples and Workshop exercises 4 INTRODUCTION 5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION • Basic method of raising accounting entries in T24 • Captures entries for which an automated system is not yet available. • Record generates one accounting entry only • Items are grouped in batches • Each batch must have balancing entries in local currency • Authorisation on batch by batch basis 6 FUNCTIONALITIES 7 INPUT VALIDATION FUNCTIONALITIES INPUT VALIDATION SYSTEM UPDATE BATCH BALANCE OVERRIDE 8 TYPES OF TRANSACTION FUNCTIONALITIES • Local currency entries • Foreign currency entries • Profit and Loss entries – Customer related – Product related 9 DATA CAPTURE MENU FUNCTIONALITIES Depending on the accounting requirements you can use customized Versions • Local currency • Foreign Currency • Reversal • Product/customer related • Authorization of accounting entries 10 DATA CAPTURE MENU FUNCTIONALITIES 11 FILES AND APPLICATIONS 12 LINKED FILES AND APPLICATIONS FILES AND APPLICATIONS • ACCOUNT.CLASS • TRANSACTION.CODES • DC.ADVICES • ACCOUNT.PARAMETER • DATA.CAPTURE • CURRENCY 13 ACCOUNT.CLASS FILES AND APPLICATIONS DATA.CAPTURE requires two records in this file. • SUSPENSE • DIFFERENCE 14 ACCOUNT.CLASS- SUSPENSE FILES AND APPLICATIONS • Holds definition for default Internal SUSPENSE account to pass Debit/Credit entries when – The correct account is not known – The account cannot be used • Category 14900 – internal account • Used during COB, for placing batches that have been left unauthorized. 15 ACCOUNT.CLASS- SUSPENSE FILES AND APPLICATIONS 16 ACCOUNT.CLASS- DIFFERENCE FILES AND APPLICATIONS • Contains CATEGORY CODE for Daily Difference • Category Code 14301 – internal account. • Used for balancing the items, if a batch is found to be out of balance 17 ACCOUNT.CLASS- DIFFERENCE FILES AND APPLICATIONS 18 TRANSACTION FILES AND APPLICATIONS For accounting entries • Indicates whether entry is debit or credit • Used for defining transaction charges • Used in statements as reference • Transaction Code - 98 for Credit • Transaction Code - 99 for Debit 19 TRANSACTION CODE- DEBIT FILES AND APPLICATIONS 20 TRANSACTION CODE- CREDIT FILES AND APPLICATIONS 21 TRANSACTION CODES FILES AND APPLICATIONS • Values 1 - 999 only allowed • For Data Capture, values 1 - 99 • 98 and 99 for Credit and Debit balancing • In addition 100 - 109 are for Internal and General use 22 DC.ADVICES FILES AND APPLICATIONS • Contains only one record. • Controls advice printing within DATA.CAPTURE module • Specifies which of the LOCAL.REF field is to be used to request the production of an advice • Production of advices is requested by input in a LOCAL.REF field at the transaction level • Enables recording the delivery reference for the advice produced. 23 DC.ADVICES FILES AND APPLICATIONS 24 RELATED TABLES - CURRENCY FILES AND APPLICATIONS When a specific Exchange rate is not input for FC transactions, Middle rate of Currency table will be used 25 POSTINGS – INTERNAL ACCOUNTS FILES AND APPLICATIONS MANDATORY FIELDS • Account Number • Sign: “D” (Debit) or “C” (Credit) • Amount: Either local or foreign currency • Transaction code • Value Date (However defaults to today, if not input) 26 BATCHES AND ENTRIES 27 BATCH BATCHES AND ENTRIES • Each accounting entry is created as a single transaction • When combined, they form a BATCH • A valid BATCH must have at least 2 items • Must always be balanced • Single entry can also be balanced by many items 28 BATCH ID BATCHES AND ENTRIES • DDDD.BBB.SSS – 4 Num characters = Dept Code (DDDD) – 3 Num characters = Batch Number (BBB) – 3 Num characters = Item Number (SSS) • System will recognize as follows : – 6 Num characters : Batch Number +Item No – 7 Num characters : Dept Code + Batch No 29 MORE ON ID BATCHES AND ENTRIES • When full key is entered existing item will be shown regardless of the user department of the inputter. • The department code of the user will be defaulted • The next batch number available for that department and the first item will default to 001 30 ID RECOGNITION BATCHES AND ENTRIES • 7 Digit ID: – When a seven digit ID is entered, the System validates it as Department Code + Batch Number. – It treats it as though a full key has been entered and next item in the batch to be entered is shown • 6 Digit ID: – When a 6 digit id is entered, the System validates it as Batch Number + Item Number. – The Department code of the user will be defaulted. The next item in the batch will be shown for entry. 31 ENTRIES BATCHES AND ENTRIES • In other applications in T24 single transaction may create multiple accounting entries. • DATA.CAPTURE transaction. • When this transaction is combined with other transactions then it becomes a batch. • Entries are nothing but individual debits or credits (STMT.ENTRY or CATEG.ENTRY) created by T24 or DATA.CAPTURE item. creates each accounting entry as a single 32 DATA CAPTURE ITEM BATCHES AND ENTRIES • It is nothing but a Data Capture record. • The record generates single accounting entry. • Either Debit or Credit entry is raised – Example: To charge a simple fee would require one item to debit a client’s account, and another item to credit the P&L income account. • This is a simple ‘BATCH ’. 33 BATCHES BATCHES AND ENTRIES • Batches are groups into which items are separated for control purposes. • Batch could be a single debit/ Credit to a Account, • Balanced by many credits to different accounts. – Dr NOSTRO Account USD 10000 – Cr CUSTOMER I USD 3000 – Cr CUSTOMER II USD 5000 – Cr CUSTOMER III USD 2000 34 UPDATING ENTRIES BATCHES AND ENTRIES • Accounting updates are done – on-line. – During Close of Business- C.O.B • Online update done for entries – fully authorised – Balanced • Updates take place only during COB, if a BATCH – has not been balanced – Fully authorized 35 RULES FOR BATCH NUMBERS BATCHES AND ENTRIES • If an item number is not entered then the next available item number within the Batch will be used. • System will allow 1 to 998 items per batch. • The item 999 is reserved for difference item to be raised during COB . • System will allocate BATCH numbers in sequence. • Specific User input for Batch number is also allowed. 36 RULES FOR BATCHES BATCHES AND ENTRIES • The batch total of debits and credits in local currency will be shown above the item input • Enables viewing of batch balance during the batch entry stage. • A valid batch must have at least two items - one debit and one credit 37 AUTHORISE A BATCH 38 AUTHORISING ENTRIES AUTHORISE A BATCH • Normally made on a batch basis. • View the Unauthorised batches - DC E • Enter the Authorise function against the batch • First record will be displayed for your review. • Press F5 and validate that record, then request the next for approval using the F3 key. • Alternatively, use the F6 key as this validates the current record and retrieves the next automatically. 39 ADDING ENTRIES TO A BATCH AUTHORISE A BATCH • View the unauthorised batches, DC E • Enter the Input function against the appropriate batch. • Next available record id will then be used and a blank record ready for input will appear. • Can also use a direct command i.e. DC I 3000100003 would take you to the third record in batch 100 of department 3000, if it has not already been used the record will be blank. 40 DELETION AUTHORISE A BATCH • A direct deletion can be made by inputting the record ID • From a list of the unauthorised batches, enter the Exception function against the relevant batch and then use the Deletion function against the record chosen 41 AMENDING UNAUTHORISED RECORDS AUTHORISE A BATCH • View the unauthorised batch list, DC E • Use the Exception function against the appropriate batch. • Use the Input function against the one needs to be amended, from the standard list of records in the batch • The direct command i.e. DC I 3000100001 would take you to the first record, • Standard warning that you are overtaking the input of another user, if record is not created. 42 ACCOUNTING ENTRIES AUTHORISE A BATCH • A compensating suspense account item can be automatically generated for any unbalanced batch, • Also possible to automatically balance a batch • Reversals are not possible • Field REVERSAL.MARKER can be set to off-set the original entry without impacting interest, charges or statements. which will offset the original entry, provided the statement has not been issued already • Turnover or transaction charge, originally entered will be cancelled. 43 AUTHORISATION- BLOCKING AUTHORISE A BATCH • A BATCH cannot be left unbalanced when field DC.BALANCED is set to ‘LOCK’ in file ACCOUNT.PARAMETER • Options available are: – ‘delete’ the batch – ‘hold’ the batch – continue inputting until the batch balances. • Batch may be left unbalanced if set to ‘YES’, after exercising the options to ‘delete’ or ‘hold’ the batch. 44 ZERO AUTHORISATION AUTHORISE A BATCH • Items will be written and authorised only after the whole batch has been input and the features of the blocking options have been applied. • Authoriser will be displayed as the inputter followed by ‘/A’. • If the batch is left unbalanced then all items of the batch will be in an unauthorised status. • Individual items will not be written to the journal • all items of the batch should be viewed and committed for the BATCH to stand authorised • Committed items are aborted if the batch is left in the middle of authorisation 45 EXCEPTIONS AUTHORISE A BATCH • No authorisation is allowed if: – Batch is unbalanced – There is at least one item in ‘hold’ status in the batch – If Authoriser has input at one least item in the batch • If the authoriser does not have the class to override at least one item in the batch, then all items of the batch will have the status ‘NAO’ after the 1st level authorisation. • File DC.BATCH.CONTROL will hold a list of the items on hold under ITEMS.ON.HOLD, a list of the inputters to the batch under INPUTTERS and list of the override classes required for the batch under OVERRIDE.CLASS. 46 EXAMPLE RECORD - AUTHORISING AUTHORISE A BATCH 47 AUTHORISING CONT… AUTHORISE A BATCH 48 SEE – THE AUTHORISE BATCH AUTHORISE A BATCH • After a Batch is authorised, it can only be printed 49 FUNCTIONALITY INCLUDED AUTHORISE A BATCH • CAN DELETE AN ENTRY • CAN ADD ENTRIES TO A BATCH • CAN AMEND AN ENTRY • CAN AUTHORISE ENTRIES • CAN DELETE AN ENTRY 50 DATES AUTHORISE A BATCH • Value date and Exposure dates are defaulted from settings in Transaction record. • Can be changed at input stage in Data Capture 51 MORE ON DATES AUTHORISE A BATCH • VALUE.DATE: – date from when the entry is included for calculation of interest . – Defaults based on the BC.SORT.CODE record • EXPOSURE.DATE: – Date on which credit entry is included in the available balance – Interest calculations can be allowed, but any withdrawal before this date requires an override 52 DATA CAPTURE BATCH ID AUTHORISE A BATCH 53 ENQUIRIES 54 LIST OF ENQUIRIES ENQUIRIES • ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.BATCH • ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL • DC.L.ALL • DC.E.ALL • DC.L.XXXX • DC.E.XXXX XXXX- DEPARTMENT CODE 55 ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.BATCH ENQUIRIES • Exception list of Batches left unauthorised • Deletion of an entry • Addition of an entry to a batch • Amending an entry • Authorising entries on batch basis 56 ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL ENQUIRIES • Entries, dates and totals of specific batches • Used for providing a hard copy of the report during COB 57 OTHER ENQUIRIES ENQUIRIES • DC.L.ALL Lists all authorised batches department-wise • DC.E.ALL Lists all unauthorised batches department-wise (Press F5 to get the next list) • DC.L.XXXX Lists all authorised batches by specific department • DC.E.XXXX Lists all unauthorised batches by specific department 58 ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.BATCH ENQUIRIES 59 ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL ENQUIRIES 60 DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL ENQUIRIES 61 PROFIT AND LOSS ENTRIES ENQUIRIES MANDATORY FIELDS • Profit and Loss Category (50000+) • Sign : “D” (Debit) or “C” (Credit) • Amount : Local or Foreign Currency • Transaction Code • Account Officer or Customer ID • Product Category 62 REPORTS 63 LIST OF REPORTS REPORTS • DATA.CAP.ACTIVITY.JNL • DATA.CAP.DIFF.ENTRIES • DATA.CAP.SUSP.ENTRIES • DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL • ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL 64 DATA.CAP.ACTIVITY.JNL REPORTS • Hard-coded EOD report • Uses routine DC.REP.PH • Batches input for each department • Used for Audit purposes 65 DATA.CAP.DIFF.ENTRIES REPORTS • Hard-coded • Produced whenever checked for differences in EOD • Uses routine DC.SUS • Produced even if no DIFFERENCE entries are produced. 66 DATA.CAP.SUSP.ENTRIES REPORTS • Hard-coded • Produced whenever EOD raises SUSPENSE entries for DC • Generated even if no Suspense entries are raised • Uses routine DC.SUS 67 END OF DAY PROCESS 68 DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL END OF DAY PROCESS • Produced during COB • Run in the Batch record EOD.DATA.CAPTURE • Produced from ENQ DATA.CAPTURE.JOURNAL • Can be viewed on-line through Verify: ENQUIRY.REPORT • Can be customised for all batches by department and for entries in each batch. 69 EXAMPLES 70 7 DIGIT ID – DEPARTMENT CODE EXAMPLES 71 6 DIGIT ID – BATCH NUMBER EXAMPLES 72 DEBIT – INTERNAL ACCOUNT IN FCY EXAMPLES 73 CREDIT – INTERNAL ACCOUNT IN FCY EXAMPLES 74 DEBIT – P/L ACCOUNT IN LCY EXAMPLES 75 CREDIT – P/L ACCOUNT IN FCY EXAMPLES 76 LOCAL CURRENCY VERSION EXAMPLES 77 LOCAL CURRENCY VERSION EXAMPLES 78 FOREIGN CURRENCY VERSION EXAMPLES 79 FOREIGN CURRENCY VERSION EXAMPLES 80 FOREIGN CURRENCY VERSION EXAMPLES 81 P&L CUSTOMER RELATED EXAMPLES 82 LOCAL CURRENCY VERSION EXAMPLES 83 DATA.CAPTURE,AUTH EXAMPLES 84 FINAL WORD We have now understood • The concept of DATA CAPTURE with its special features • Accounting entries that are raised and • Related Enquiries and Reports 85