Transactions

View, create, and manage double-entry journal entries

Viewing Transactions

The Transactions page shows all journal entries with date, description, and expandable line items showing debit and credit entries. Entries are paginated for performance, so you can navigate through large volumes of transactions without slowdown.

Creating Manual Entries

Click "New Transaction" to create a manual journal entry. Enter the date, description, and at least two line items. Debits must equal credits for the entry to be valid. The form supports multi-line entries, so you can split a single transaction across as many accounts as needed.

Double-Entry Accounting

Every transaction in Vibe Ledger has at least two entries that balance. The fundamental rule is: Debits = Credits. For example, a grocery purchase would be recorded as:

• DR Groceries $50.00
• CR Cash $50.00

This ensures that your books always balance and every dollar is accounted for across your chart of accounts.

Recategorizing Entries

Click any entry to change its account assignment. This moves the entry from one account to another without breaking the double-entry balance. Recategorizing is useful for fixing miscategorized imports from Bank Connect or PDF Import. You can also recategorize in bulk from the Reports drill-down view.

Account Types and Normal Balances

Each account type has a normal balance side. Understanding this is key to reading your reports correctly.