A Journal Voucher in TallyPrime is used to record non-cash transactions, adjustments, and internal business activities that do not directly involve cash or bank accounts.
The Journal Voucher is a vital part of TallyPrime and everyday accounting. It helps you record all non-cash and adjusting transactions accurately. Learning to use it properly will improve the accuracy of your books and make your audits smoother.
How to Record a Journal Voucher in Tally Prime?
Recording a journal voucher in Tally Prime is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to create a journal voucher:
- Launch Tally Prime: Open Tally Prime on your computer.
- Go to Voucher: On the main menu, select Vouchers and choose the option for Journal Voucher (shortcut key: Ctrl + F7).
- Enter the Date: Specify the date for the transaction.
- Select the Accounts: In the voucher, select the debit and credit accounts that are involved in the transaction.
- For example, if you’re recording depreciation, you might debit the Depreciation Expense account and credit the Accumulated Depreciation account.
- Enter the Amount: Enter the amount of the transaction in the debit and credit fields.
- Provide Details: You can also provide narration for the transaction to clarify its nature.
- Save the Voucher: Once you’ve entered the details, press Enter and save the voucher.
✍️ Example Journal Voucher Entries
1. Recording Depreciation:
Dr. Depreciation A/c ₹5,000
Cr. Furniture A/c ₹5,000
Narration: Being depreciation charged on furniture for April 2025.
2. Outstanding Salary:
Dr. Salary Expense A/c ₹30,000
Cr. Outstanding Salary A/c ₹30,000
Narration: Being salary due to staff for April 2025.
3. GST Adjustment:
Dr. CGST Payable A/c ₹1,000
Dr. SGST Payable A/c ₹1,000
Cr. GST Output A/c ₹2,000
Narration: Being GST adjusted for March 2025.