Visma.net ERP
Currencies (CM202000)
This topic gives you information about the elements that you find in this window in Visma.net ERP, such as fields, field values, buttons, and check boxes.
By using this window, you can add new currencies to the system and view information related to existing ones.
We recommend that you follow established norms when assigning IDs to the currencies; refer to the ISO 4217 code list.
The General settings area
This area has multiple sections that hold currency-related information.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Currency ID | The unique identifier for the currency. |
| Active | A check box that indicates (if selected) that the currency is available for use in Visma.net ERP. |
| Currency symbol |
The currency symbol to be used in reports. To comply with international standards, refer to ISO 4217. |
| Decimal precision | The number of digits following the decimal point that are used in operations with the currency. |
| Description |
A description of the currency. This alphanumeric string can be up to 30 characters. |
| Use for accounting |
A check box that indicates (if selected) that the currency can be
used for financial transactions. When this check box is deselected, all account fields are disabled for the currency, and the currency can be used only for registration of expense receipts in the Expense receipts (EP301010) window. |
| Exclude from exchange rate import | When this check box is selected, the exchange rate will not be included in exchange rate imports. |
The General ledger accounts tab
The Realised gain and loss accounts section
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Realised gain account |
The account to accumulate the realised gains. Its balance is updated on every payment document entered in the system that shows a gain in the base currency. A gain is recorded if the exchange rate on the date of payment is greater than that on the date of the document. |
| Realised gain subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for the realised gains. |
| Realised loss account |
The account to accumulate the realised losses. Its balance is updated on every payment document entered in the system that shows a loss in the base currency. A loss is recorded if the exchange rate on the date of payment is less than that on the date of the document. |
| Realised loss subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such losses. |
The Unrealised gain and loss accounts section
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Unrealised gain account | The account to which the unrealised gains from supplier ledger and customer ledger revaluations will be posted. |
| Unrealised gain subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for the unrealised gains for this currency. |
| Unrealised loss account | The account to which the unrealised losses from supplier ledger and customer ledger revaluations will be posted. |
| Unrealised loss subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for the unrealised losses for this currency. |
The Unrealised gain and loss provisioning accounts section
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Provisioning account suppliers |
The account to accumulate gains or losses from supplier ledger revaluations. If no account is selected, the revaluation gains or losses are recorded to the supplier ledger account. |
| Provisioning subaccount suppliers | The subaccount to be used for supplier ledger revaluation gains or losses. |
| Provisioning account customers |
The account to accumulate period-to-date customer ledger revaluation gains or losses.
If no account is specified, the revaluation gains or losses update the balances of the customer ledger accounts of customers. |
| Provisioning subaccount customers | The subaccount to be used for customer ledger revaluation gains or losses. |
The Revaluation gain and loss accounts section
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Revaluation gain account | The account to which gains that result from general ledger revaluation will be posted. |
| Revaluation gain subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such gains. |
| Revaluation loss account | The account to which losses resulting from general ledger revaluation will be posted. |
| Revaluation loss subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such losses. |
The Translation gain and loss accounts section
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Translation gain account | The account to which gains resulting from translation will be posted. |
| Translation gain subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such gains. |
| Translation loss account | The account to which losses resulting from translation will be posted. |
| Translation loss subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such losses. |
The Rounding gain and loss accounts section
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Rounding gain account | The account to which gains resulting from rounding will be posted. |
| Rounding gain subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such gains. |
| Rounding loss account | The account to which losses that result from rounding will be posted. |
| Rounding loss subaccount | The corresponding subaccount for such losses. |
The Rounding settings tab
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Rounding rules for invoices | In the drop-down list, select the rounding rule you want to use. |
| Rounding precision | If the selected rounding rule is other than Use currency precision, you can select the rounding precision from the drop-down list here. |
| Use customer ledger preferences settings |
When this is selected, the system uses the rounding rules specified in the Customer ledger preferences (AR101000) window for the base currency. You cannot override these rules. |
Related concepts
Currency management windows - overview
About historical currency rates
About currency setup parameters
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Currency management reports - overview
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