fortax-journal-entrylisted

# Journal entry preparation Needs Python 3 and internet: runs `scripts/fortax.py` (the Fortax engine on ai.fortax.in; your file is processed and not stored). Prepare journal entries with debits, credits, narration, supporting working and review documentation. This skill helps prepare entries; the CA or the client's accountant reviews and posts them. Never post to the accounting software yourself. ## What to ask for - **Type** of entry (below) and the **period** (e.g. `2026-08`, `Q2 FY 2026-27`, `FY 2026-27`). - **Data**: the trial balance or ledger balances for the affected accounts (Tally/Busy/Zoho export, .xlsx/.csv, or pasted), the supporting schedule (fixed asset register, salary register, prepaid list, contracts, bills received after period end), and last period's entries of the same type if any. - The client's **ledger names** from their ledger list or TB — entries use the client's names, not generic ones. A ledger that does not exist is listed for the CA to create. Look in `<Client>/<FY>/` or wherever the CA dropped files. If something is missing, say what, and prepare what the evidence supports. ## Step 1 — calculate the entry (in a workbook with formulas or a short script, never mentally) **Expense accrual / provision for expenses** (goods or services received, bill not yet booked): - Identify from bills received after period end, POs/GRNs, contracts, or recurring monthly charges. - Dr the expense (or the asset, if capital) / Cr `Outstanding Expenses` or