Understanding with Examples
Walkthroughs of accounting integration scenarios with worked examples.
35 articles
- Customer Deposits — Control Accounts (Step 4A)How the Customer Deposits control account works in Blackpurl's accounting integration, including required GL account types and reconciliation steps.
- Control Accounts: WIP Labor Inventory and WIP Labor ExpenseThis article explains how WIP Labor Inventory and WIP Labor Expense control accounts work in Blackpurl's accounting integration, based on your technician costing option.
- A/P Inventory Accrual Control Account ExplainedHow the A/P Inventory Accrual control account works in Blackpurl, including the journal entries created when receiving inventory and processing vendor invoices.
- Cash Rounding Account — Control Accounts (Step 4E)Learn how the Cash Rounding Account works in Blackpurl's accounting integration and when it is used.
- Control Accounts: Inventory AdjustmentsThis article explains how the Inventory Adjustments control account works in Blackpurl and how adjustment entries flow through to your accounting package.
- Control Accounts: Store Credit AccrualHow the Store Credit Accrual general ledger account works in Blackpurl's accounting integration, including when it's credited, debited, and what to avoid.
- Store Credit Expense Control AccountHow Blackpurl records store credits manually added to a customer record and the journal entries they generate in your accounting package.
- Lien Payout Clearing — Control Accounts ExplainedUnderstand how the Lien Payout Clearing account works in Blackpurl, including when it's used and how to clear it after paying out a lien.
- Accounting Integration Setup: All Steps
- Claim Deductible Clearing Account — Accounting Integration (Step 4H)How the Claim Deductible Clearing account works in Blackpurl to manage insurance and warranty deductibles on third-party customer orders.
- Understanding Accounting Integration – Control Accounts: Stocked Trade ClearingThis article explains how the Stocked Trade Clearing control account works in Blackpurl and what accounting entries it generates.
- Deal Option Clearing Account ExplainedThis article explains how the Deal Option Clearing control account works in Blackpurl and when it is used during the unit deal invoicing process.
- Accounting Integration: Stamp Duty Clearing Control AccountHow the Stamp Duty Clearing general ledger account works for Australian dealers managing stamp duty on unit deals.
- Control Accounts: Consignment ClearingHow the Consignment Clearing General Ledger account works in Blackpurl's accounting integration, including when it is used and how entries are balanced.
- Understanding Accounting Integration – Step 2: Chart of AccountsSet up and sync your Chart of Accounts from your accounting package to Blackpurl so General Ledger accounts are available for accounting integration mapping.
- Tax Code Mapping for Accounting Integration (Australia and New Zealand)Step 3 of the accounting integration setup: map Blackpurl tax codes to your Xero or QuickBooks Online tax codes for GST reporting in Australia and New Zealand.
- Undeposited Funds — Accounting Integration (Step 5, Pre-May 2024)How Blackpurl uses Undeposited Funds General Ledger accounts as clearing accounts, and how to map payment methods and reconcile deposits with your accounting package.
- Understanding Accounting Integration – Default AccountsStep 6 of the accounting integration setup: configure the default General Ledger accounts used when creating new categories.
- Step 7 Overview: Understanding Accounting Integration — CategoriesCategories are the method Blackpurl uses to map transactions to General Ledger accounts in your accounting package.
- Parts Category Type: General Ledger SetupUnderstand how the Parts category type controls which General Ledger accounts are used when selling or purchasing parts in Blackpurl.
- Unit Category Type: Unit — Accounting Integration ExplainedLearn how the Unit Category controls which General Ledger accounts are used when Blackpurl integrates unit transactions to your accounting package.
- Understanding Accounting Integration — Step 4: Control Accounts OverviewLearn what Control Accounts are in Blackpurl's accounting integration and find links to detailed articles for each Control Account type.
- Labor / Labour Category Type ExplainedUnderstand how Labor / Labour categories work in Blackpurl and how they connect to general ledgers and labor codes.
- Adjustment Category Type ExplainedUnderstand what the Adjustment category type is, how it integrates with your accounting package, and when to use it for parts and units.
- Vendor Product Category Type ExplainedUnderstand how the Vendor Product category type works in Blackpurl and how it drives accounting integrations for sublets, warranty plans, and deal options.
- Fee Categories ExplainedUnderstand how Fee categories work in Blackpurl and how to assign the correct General Ledger accounts for selling and purchasing transactions.
- Internal Expense Categories ExplainedUse internal expense categories to allocate the cost of internal service jobs and claim variances to the correct GL accounts in your accounting package.
- Tax Category Type ExplainedUnderstand how Tax category types work in Blackpurl and how to set them up correctly for selling and purchasing tax amounts.
- Transaction Types in Accounting IntegrationLearn how transaction types override default GL accounts for parts and labour, and where to apply them on customer orders.
- Step 4Q: Set Up Cash Sale Customer and Internal Service Customer Control AccountsConfigure the Cash Sale Customer and Internal Service Customer control accounts in Blackpurl's accounting integration settings.
- Understanding Accounting Integration – Step 4N: Finance Commission Income Control AccountThis article explains how the Finance Commission Income control account works in Blackpurl and how it integrates with your accounting package.
- Finance Commission Clearing — Control Account Setup (Step 4O)Learn how the Finance Commission Clearing control account works and which General Ledger account to map it to in your accounting integration.
- Control Accounts: Payment Method SurchargesLearn how Blackpurl maps payment method surcharge income to your accounting package via General Ledger control accounts.
- Payments and Deposits GL Accounting ExplainedA reference guide to how Blackpurl handles GL entries for customer deposits, checkout, cash reconciliation, and undeposited funds for dealers who joined post May 2024.
- Understanding Accounting Integration – Step 1: Getting ConnectedLearn how to connect your QuickBooks Online or Xero accounting package to Blackpurl by inviting Blackpurl as an accountant or adviser.