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# Set up accrual journal templates

A template is a predefined layout for a journal. The template contains information about trace codes, reports, and number series.

The program automatically creates an accrual journal template the first time you open the **Accrual Journal** page. You can set up additional journal templates.

## Steps

1. In the search box, enter **Accrual Journal Templates**, and then choose the related link.
2. On the **Home** tab, in the **New** group, select **New**.
3. Fill in these fields:

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Code | A code to uniquely identify the accrual journal template. |
| Description | A description for this journal template. |
| Type | The type of journal, corresponding to the type of rebate posted: **Accrual** (rebate or commission calculated based on actual documents) or **Scheduled Accrual** (rebate or commission using scheduled accruals or payments). |
| Recurring | Select when the journal is a recurring journal. |
| No. Series | The number series for entering the lines of the journal. |
| Posting No. Series | The number series to use when posting the journal lines, if needed. |
| Source Code | The source code to use when posting the lines. |
| Reason Code | The reason code to use when posting the lines. |

## Related

- [Set up accrual journals](/bc-set-up-accrual-journals.md)
- [Set up several accrual journal batches](/bc-set-up-several-accrual-journal-batches.md)