AC05.1 - Account Categories

Use AC05.1 (Account Categories) to define and maintain account categories. An
account category, or "cost category", is used to store and post transactions
used for budgeting and reporting.

Defining an account category is a three step process utilizing three
different forms

Step      Function
----      --------
1.        Use AC05.1 to identify whether the account category is used to store
          revenue, cost, or accrual transactions.
2.        Use AC06.1 (Account Category Assignment) to assign account
          categories to an  activity group and all or a specific activity. You
          also define whether the activity is billable and can be capitalized.
3.        Use AC07.1 (Account Assignment) to assign specific companies,
          accounting units, accounts, and subaccounts to combinations of
          activities and account categories.

This program has the following form tabs to define account categories.

Use the Main tab to define a name or number for an account category, a
description of that account category, select the type or category (revenue,
cost, accrual), and the status.

Use the Error Suspense tab to select the account category you want to
designate as the error suspense account category. This account category is
used to store invalid journal entries or posting errors.

Run AC205 (Account Category Listing) to list all account categories, what
type it is, and the status.

Updated Files

    ACACCTCAT  - This is the primary file maintained by this program. Maintains
                 valid account category and category definition.

    CKPOINT    - Used for restart capabilities.


Referenced Files

    ACACCTCATX - References this file on a Delete action. You cannot delete an
                 account category if the account category is assigned to an
                 activity group or activity.

    ACMASTER   - References this file on a Change action. You cannot change an
                 account category type if amounts have been posted to it.