Click add or edit to setup a currency.

Code – The international short code for a currency.
Country – The country that uses this currency,
Description – The name of the currency.

Value

Rate – Select direct or indirect.
Fixed – The rate that will be used if the monthly rate is at zero.

Method – Select fixed or Buy/Sell

  • Buy – The rate the currency is purchased.
  • Sell – The rate the currency is sold.

Format

Unit Name – The unit name that the currency is traded in such are dollars.

Fraction Name – The fraction of units name such as cents.

Sign – The sign or symbol for the name such as $.

Sign is – Sign is a prefix or a suffix.

Thousands Separator – The separator for thousands of the currency such as 1,345,366

Decimal Places – How many decimals is usually used.

Decimal Mark – What mark is used for the decimals for instance a point or comma.

Cheque Date Format – The date format for the date when paying with this currency.

Gains/Losses

GL Account – The GL account to post gains and losses for this currency.

Conversion Defaults

Convert Selling Prices from Base Currency – If this is checked then the sell price will use the customers currency as a conversion. If not checked then it will sell at the same amount in foreign as it is set in base.

Inventory price levels can be linked to a currency. Highlight the currency in Edit/Currencies and click the “Default Selling Price Level” button. When a price is set for that level, it will charge in the currency selected.

Unit Price Rounding – Usually set to the nearest 10th or 2 decimals.

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