Checking Account Setup

Overview of CW02

In order for a checking account to be available for selection throughout the DDI system, it must first be set up within Checking Account Setup.

• From the DDI Connect main menu, double-click CheckWriter
• Double-click Setup
• Double-click Checking Account Setup. You will see a screen similar to this one:

To add a new account, click the Add button. The fields will activate for entry under the Settings tab:

The following fields are available:

Field	Description
Checking acct #	Enter the 2 digit checking account number for the purposes of the DDI Connect system
Description	Enter a short, unique description of the checking account. For example, "M&I Checking"
Inactive	The checking accounts that are marked "inactive" will not show up in Daily Cash Processing Stage 1 bank account drop-down list
G/L account	Enter the G/L number to be assigned to this checking account. You can type in the number or click the list icon to select from a list of active G/L numbers in the system
Suspense account	If your organization utilizes a suspense account, enter the G/L account number associated with that suspense account. You can type in the number or click the list icon to select from a list of active G/L numbers in the system
Bank name	Enter the bank name
Bank routing #	Enter the routing number (ABA#) for the account you are setting up
Bank account #	Enter the checking account number
Posting mode	Select from the following options: Detailed transactions, Summarized cash, detailed A/P, Summarized A/P, detailed cash, Summarize both cash and A/P, and Posting disabled
Do not post unsent EFTs to the GL checkbox	Check this box if you do not wish to post unsent EFTs to the GL, otherwise leave unchecked
Use with	Select Checks, ACH, and/or SWIFT

Next, navigate to the Check Parameters tab. The following fields are available:

Field	Description
Form Code	This is the form code for the checks. In most cases, unless otherwise indicated by DDI staff, this will be AP
Next check #	Enter the next check number for the account
Check # digits	Enter the number of digits for the account's check numbers
Organization name	Enter your organization name
Fractional format	The fractional ABA format is the "999-9999 / 9999" you see on your checks. This number is typically printed near the top of a check, in the right-middle area. This number is used in the US only, and is the fractional routing number or transit number. The number consists of a denominator mirroring the first four digits of the routing number, and a hyphenated numerator, also known as the ABA number, in which the first part is a city code (1–49), if the account is in one of 49 specific cities, or a state code (50–99) if it is not in one of those specific cities; the second part of the hyphenated numerator mirrors the 5th through 8th digits of the routing number with leading zeros removed.

Finally, navigate to the Nacha File Parameters tab. The following fields are available:

Field	Description
Company name	Enter your company name
Company ID	Enter the Company ID
Inmed. origin name	Enter the inmed. origin name
Origin #	Enter the origin #
Inmed. destination name	Enter the inmed. destination name
Destination #	Enter the destination #
Originating financial institution ID	Enter the originating financial institution ID
Enable CCD batches for non-individuals checkbox	Check this box to enable CCD batches for non-individuals, otherwise leave unchecked
File ID modifier	Enter the file ID modifier
Enable balanced ACH fields checkbox	Check this box to enable balanced ACH fields, otherwise leave unchecked

When you have finished entering the information, click Save to add the new account.