Cheques Module - Setting Up Bank Account

Setting up a bank account in the Cheques Module

To set up a bank account, log into the convention master software

1. Log into the convention master software, and click on "Cheques" in the "Accounting" menu.
   
2. Enter Into the bank account configuration. This is done one of two ways:
   1. If this is the first time you have used the module, you will be prompted with the following.
      
   2. If this is not the first account use the Manage / Edit Bank Accounts button under your existing accounts.
      
3. Click on "New Account"
   
4. Enter the information on the following page.
   1. Account Nickname - This will be the name the account is used when referenced by the software, but won't appear anywhere else.
   2. Accountholder Name - This is the name on the bank account. Enter it carefully.
   3. Accountholder Address 1 - This is the first line of the address of your organization as your bank records indicate.
   4. Accountholder Address 2 - This is the second line of the address of your organization as your bank records indicate.
   5. Bank Name - This is the name of your bank
   6. Bank Address 1 - This is the first line of the bank's address
   7. Bank Address 2 - This is the first line of the bank's address.
   8. MICR Information - Use the MICR information from your cheque to fill in this line and follow the directions. Be sure to carefully determine the cheque number and replace it with a 'n'.
   9. Next Cheque Number - The next cheque number is always the next cheque number that will be printed. When first setting up the account, you should set a next cheque number to a number 1000 larger than the biggest cheque you have currently issued from your account.
5. Click Save.