After verifying that all journal entries are correct, the General Journal may be updated.  If mistakes are found on the journal, you may return to General Journal Entry, enter the source journal and entry number of the incorrect entry and correct the entry at this time.  The General Journal will need to be re-printed before updating.  After reprinting the journal, verify for accuracy before updating the entries to the General Ledger accounts.  After the update, the account balances will change.  The update prompt will appear after the journal has printed.

The General Journal includes provides an audit report itemizing all information entered through the General Journal Entry program. Information detailed for each journal includes the source journal, entry number, posting date, account number, and debit and credit amounts for each line entry.  All entries must be audited before the information is posted to the permanent files.

As with any register, the General Journal must be printed and saved for a complete audit trail.