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
Company name	Enter your company name
Company tax ID	Enter your company's tax ID
Bank name	Enter the bank name
Bank routing #	Enter the routing number (ABA#) for the account you are setting up
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.
Account #	Enter the checking account number
EFT company ID	If applicable, enter the EFT company ID
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
Post to G/L?	Enter yes or no to post checks from this account to the G/L
Use with	Select Checks, ACH, and/or SWIFT
Consolidate When Posting?	You can select No Consolidation, Cash, Accounts Payable or Both

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