NOTE: In the UK, trust accounts are called client accounts. Throughout this article, any reference to a trust account also means a client account.
Brief Description
This report shows a record of transfers completed on the trust / client account. This typically covers bank-to-bank transfers as well as matter-to-matter journals.
Finding and Using the Report
- In Actionstep Practice Management, go to Reports > Trust Reports. (Your menu may show Reports > Trust Reports > Reports List.)
- In the General section, click Trust Transfer Journal. The report is displayed.
Then, refer to these articles for help generating and saving reports for future use:
Available Filters
- Period: Choose the timeframe for the report. You can click the drop-down and choose some pre-defined periods, or select Custom period and enter your own date range. Review and / or enter your dates in the accompanying date fields.
- Trust / Client account: Choose one or more accounts you want included in the report.
- Entry type: Choose the type of transfer you want included in the report. You can select one or more options.
Report Output
This report includes a list of transfers and the details surrounding that transfer, including the date of the transfer, the journal reference, who completed the transfer and for which client/matter, and the amount of the debit/credit.
Additional Notes
If you are transferring between banks, it is best to report on all trust / client banks so you can see both sides of the transaction.
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