GENERAL LEDGER: Visual Guide to Posting Journals

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  • @AccountingStuff
    @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +119

    Hey there, it's been a while!! Ledgers confused me for a long time when I started out in accounting. I hope you find this explanation helpful. If you have any suggestions for future vids then please let me know :)
    ⏱️TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Intro
    00:08 - General Ledger Definition
    00:25 - History of General Ledger
    01:19 - Ledger Definition (Old)
    01:28 - Types of Ledger (General Ledger vs Subledger)
    02:04 - Ledger Definition (New)
    02:13 - General Ledger Definition (New)
    02:22 - Channel Memberships
    02:43 - EXAMPLE 1: MANUAL JOURNAL ENTRIES
    05:46 - EXAMPLE 2: AUTOMATIC JOURNAL ENTRIES & SUBLEDGERS
    09:03 - Outro

    • @mapl3af
      @mapl3af 4 роки тому +3

      Could you talk about your work experience and what you liked / disliked the most about your work? (Auditor, industry, public accounting etc)

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +3

      @@mapl3af Thanks for your suggestion!

    • @mapl3af
      @mapl3af 4 роки тому +3

      @@AccountingStuff no problem! It's always refreshing to see a channel related to accounting. I'm a student and I'm always looking for new resources :)

    • @biLLisboredmlg
      @biLLisboredmlg 4 роки тому +2

      Would love to see a video about accounts receivable, notes receivable, bad debt expense, the allowance method and direct method. Or maybe one about financial fraud as well ;)
      Love the channel btw

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому

      @@biLLisboredmlg Thanks for all your suggestions!

  • @TheOriginalNikkiSerenity
    @TheOriginalNikkiSerenity Рік тому +19

    Thank you so much for the visual. People forget we retain 20% of what we hear and 60% of what we see. I appreciate you

  • @muradmuradov8895
    @muradmuradov8895 4 роки тому +157

    A cute girl in my class recommended you thanks to her and You, I managed to pass my exam after failing.Great job keep up the good work man!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +30

      Congrats on passing! That's awesome news :)

    • @nightking9435
      @nightking9435 4 роки тому +62

      Marry the girl, then make Accounting Stuff the best man.

    • @muradmuradov8895
      @muradmuradov8895 4 роки тому +25

      That's the plan then. Wish me luck 😃

    • @abdunabinurmatov1162
      @abdunabinurmatov1162 4 роки тому +1

      @@muradmuradov8895 u study at wiut?

    • @muradmuradov8895
      @muradmuradov8895 4 роки тому +2

      @@abdunabinurmatov1162 If you're asking am I studying in Taskent, no But in IMC

  • @mdh3855
    @mdh3855 4 роки тому +12

    8:37 I am a Functional Consultant for an ERP, and I love the way you made it crystal clear how the entries affect the ledgers, sub-ledgers and the GL

  • @kwonjihoon2270
    @kwonjihoon2270 3 роки тому +25

    I feel like I've been enlightened to new learning when it's supposed to be a review for me. I am really thankful that you upload very informative accounting stuff. This is a really big help to me since I am studying accountancy again after 9 years.

  • @aysha111
    @aysha111 4 роки тому +46

    YOU HAVE HELPED ME SO MUCH, please do carry on with advanced accounting stuff✌🏽 I’ve officially understood the diminishing balance, straight line and your visual start helps alot. Thank you

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks Aysha and cheers for your suggestion!

  • @HectorGarciaCPA
    @HectorGarciaCPA 4 роки тому +55

    Brilliant stuff man.

  • @tomstanely
    @tomstanely 4 роки тому +44

    Oh my god. I finally understand the difference between an account and a ledger, and also a subledger and the general ledger.
    The accounting software automates this so much that it's so hard to grasp this. All other videos explain the differences without considering the fact that we use software these days. But I love how you explained it to us, who don't use "books" and instead use software to keep records.

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +4

      Thanks! Honestly this topic used to confuse me so much as well. Glad it's making sense for you :)

    • @christinwoodrow9297
      @christinwoodrow9297 4 місяці тому +1

      I know this is a much older comment, but I second it. I finally get how to actually do journal entries and what the software does in the background. Thank you do much!!!

  • @iliveitup7418
    @iliveitup7418 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks mate. I am doing a MBA and have zero accounting background. These videos are helping me more than any other accounting handbook out there. Cheers!

  • @1986Unlimited
    @1986Unlimited 3 роки тому +7

    This is a great channel. Your visuals and graphical transitions added into the videos really help a visual learner like me, understand things much more easily. For example, those graphical transitions from the Journal Entry into the Subledgers and into the General Ledger makes that difference. It compliments your already great explanations. Thanks so much.
    Cheers from Canada

  • @sadafchowdhury2885
    @sadafchowdhury2885 4 роки тому +5

    I had an exam on general ledger tomorrow! Omg you're a life saver James! Thank you for making these cool videos!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +2

      Best of luck in your exam! Let me know how it goes :)

  • @garethwright9820
    @garethwright9820 2 роки тому +3

    I'm just starting my AAT Level 2 course from a standing start in regards to accounts knowledge and I'm finding your videos so helpful! I love your teaching style - everything is clear and concise, and I like how you avoid going off on a tangent by recommending other videos if something isn't making sense. What a great revision tool. Thanks so much!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Gareth, all the best in your studies!!

    • @garethwright9820
      @garethwright9820 Рік тому

      @@AccountingStuff Cheers, James! I got my result back for lvl2 this morning, and I passed with a distinction with 96% for the whole course! 😁

  • @joshpampers
    @joshpampers 4 роки тому +11

    I'm doing a MSc and this is helping lots bro, really appreciate your work. I need to buy you a beer.

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +5

      All good Joshua, glad you're finding these useful. Best of luck with your MSc!

  • @danielagonzalez17
    @danielagonzalez17 3 роки тому

    The lady that used to do this at my job left. Now I'm doing it and learning with no accounting background what so ever. And here I am. Thankyou!!!!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  3 роки тому

      Ouch! That's a tough situation to be in. Best of luck with it

  • @44godson
    @44godson Рік тому

    This clarified the process a lot simpler than in my textbook. I will have to review a few times just so I can encapsulate the process and have no questions. Thank you

  • @jewris.art11
    @jewris.art11 4 роки тому +95

    Welcome future accountants 😇

  • @johnathanvanderschyff3513
    @johnathanvanderschyff3513 Рік тому +1

    This is the thing I struggled the most with during class because it never really made sense until now.
    Thanks for making it easy and simple to understand! I wish that I had searched this before I started Grade 9.

  • @TheRadRingo
    @TheRadRingo 4 роки тому +3

    "And then they had THE PRECIOUS" had to pause for a minute to stop laughing. Great videos James, you have basically taught me financial accounting over 2 years with these videos.

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +1

      Haha, glad you enjoyed the Gollum reference! All the best with your studies :)

  • @ourlittleworld7064
    @ourlittleworld7064 Рік тому

    I have been breaking my head on Finance and specifically General Ledger and ur video made it easy like a cake walk........ Thanks a tone!!!!!!! Bless u :p

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  Рік тому

      No problem, glad it's making sense! This topic confused me for so long

  • @italopessoacontador
    @italopessoacontador 3 роки тому

    I’m Brazilian and I appreciate your video’s Chanel

  • @garyshaeffer5349
    @garyshaeffer5349 4 роки тому +5

    I'm not even in college anymore or even an accountant, but I love watching your videos and staying fresh with these principles. Thank you!

  • @amh9738
    @amh9738 4 роки тому

    You are the best utube channel for accounting what brilliant way to explain topics that many would not think they can understand them

  • @brandongood5401
    @brandongood5401 4 роки тому +11

    Definitely should make a video about bad debt! That would be really awesome!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +3

      Cheers for your suggestion :)

    • @tomstanely
      @tomstanely 4 роки тому +1

      @@AccountingStuff And provision for doubtful debt too :D

  • @jayzee2634
    @jayzee2634 11 місяців тому +1

    Top tier video man!

  • @jackmarkwell1713
    @jackmarkwell1713 5 місяців тому

    Such a helpful content creator bought his cheat sheet and I don't regret it one bit, all I want to say is thanks bro keep up this top tier content.

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Jack! That's great to hear. All the best :)

  • @barrygriffies459
    @barrygriffies459 10 місяців тому

    Watching all your videos to prep for an interviews. You’re the man

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  10 місяців тому +1

      Best of luck in your interviews :)

    • @barrygriffies459
      @barrygriffies459 10 місяців тому

      @@AccountingStuff it went well and I’ve moved onto phase 2 where I meet with the controller of the company next! I have an accounting degree but been doing more billing more so I will be watching all your videos to refresh my brain!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  10 місяців тому

      Nice one! Fingers crossed 🤞@@barrygriffies459

  • @terri0075
    @terri0075 6 місяців тому

    You are a star. No, you are the brightest star💥. You don't take anything for granted which is definitely what I need as a Systems Engineer learning Accounting

  • @phantom4703
    @phantom4703 3 роки тому +1

    You've got better video quality and content than channels with millions of subscribers - Keep going and you'll be there in no time!

  • @marcusc4476
    @marcusc4476 7 місяців тому

    I just have to say. I genuinely love the fake business names.
    "I Want To Hold Your Udder" just took it to another level.
    Also fantastic work you are doing to explain these accounting principles!

  • @Abecinna
    @Abecinna 3 роки тому

    James thanks a lot, tomorrow is my accounting quiz. Here I had a much better time getting my head around it than ever before.

  • @UnknownMFe
    @UnknownMFe 10 місяців тому

    These are really fun to watch and they actually help with my studies too. I'm treating this like a new series to binge haha :)

  • @MyRockMyFortress
    @MyRockMyFortress 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video! You make accounting simple. I have learned more from your videos than all the classes I took in college.

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  3 роки тому

      Thanks buddy! Hope your studies are going well :)

  • @StevesterLi
    @StevesterLi 4 роки тому

    I am just soo glad I found your channel. a few videos in and the help is already greater than all other channels combined. You are doing god's work. thank you so much

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому

      Cheers Steve, I'm glad you're finding them helpful. All the best!

  • @hecgar1016
    @hecgar1016 4 роки тому

    certainly on youtube is where you find the best education, thanks for your help!

  • @shivaniarunkumar1248
    @shivaniarunkumar1248 3 роки тому +3

    I love your videos a lot.. they've helped me understand .. if only our teachers at school taught like this..
    Anyway, YOU are a LEGEND ✨

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind words. Hope your studies are going well :)

  • @jaretwilliams2564
    @jaretwilliams2564 4 роки тому +3

    Keep posting these great videos! I'm taking my first accounting class this semester and found your channel

  • @itx_shayyna559
    @itx_shayyna559 3 роки тому

    No words man!!
    I have started accounting and found your channel...these videos are simply amazing...entertaining as well as informative...You are a LegenD.. a big round of applause and appreciation for you👏👏👏👏👏

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you're finding these helpful. All the best with your studies :)

    • @itx_shayyna559
      @itx_shayyna559 3 роки тому

      @@AccountingStuff I have started mY own accounting channel now...In Urdu❤

  • @fadiajouli4779
    @fadiajouli4779 4 роки тому

    Hi James, thank you for your videos, I'm about to start my accounting course and searching UA-cam I found your videos among the best that I have watched so far, very clear approach. big thumbs up!!

  • @habeebbabatunde817
    @habeebbabatunde817 Рік тому +1

    Simple, easy to understand and follow through. Good work👍👍👍

  • @loveless0729
    @loveless0729 3 роки тому

    Your videos have been an absolute life saver the last few weeks!! thank you!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  3 роки тому

      Cheers Taylor, glad you're finding them helpful!

  • @peterdavila3045
    @peterdavila3045 3 роки тому +1

    At 6:39 in the video, the "I Want To Hold Your Udder" account. That was great. Just for that, you get 2 thumbs up. One thumb for great videos and the other for the cow.

  • @JS-pm2gn
    @JS-pm2gn 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you soo much for these! I'm watching these videos and understanding sooo much more than I am in my accounting class!

  • @lifezungu6943
    @lifezungu6943 4 роки тому

    Ever since I found this page I’ve been getting 90’s on my accounting tests 🙏🏾🙏🏾bigs ups brvh 🔥🔥🔥

  • @bl8596
    @bl8596 3 роки тому

    This channel just keeps on giving! Thank you James!

  • @Ivan-qy4lm
    @Ivan-qy4lm 4 роки тому

    I learnt more with this 10 minute video than in many classes

  • @Smar7ty
    @Smar7ty 9 місяців тому

    Wow, all of your videos are so easy to understand, and very interesting to watch. Thanks to you i understand accounting even better.
    Keep up on your work🥳

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  9 місяців тому

      Thanks, great to hear you're finding the channel useful!

  • @daarkthunderr
    @daarkthunderr 3 роки тому

    thanks so much .please dont stop .your way in explaining things is so amazing

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I plan to release many more of these :)

  • @thesyedhouse1981
    @thesyedhouse1981 2 роки тому

    hey thankyou i under stand more from you than my teacher

  • @ranchoraccolto
    @ranchoraccolto 3 роки тому

    finally understanding accounting and English is not even my first language. but it's great that therms and definitions very well explained..

  • @naveenkgeorge2000
    @naveenkgeorge2000 4 роки тому

    Your editing and visual presentation is mind-blowing

  • @OneGamblor
    @OneGamblor 3 роки тому

    I am using your videos to help prepare for a job that I am totally under qualified for and it’s helping a lot 😂 thanks a bunch!
    Have you ever considered a job in marketing? The names of your companies are brilliant.

  • @wovarino
    @wovarino 3 роки тому +1

    these videos have taught me more than my teacher

  • @anushkasharma4852
    @anushkasharma4852 3 роки тому +2

    Just write your own Accounting book, I'll read that okayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    PS: Please cover other aspects of corporate accounting. I would really really love to watch your content on that.

  • @tehilacastro2230
    @tehilacastro2230 Рік тому

    thank God I found u love the way u transfer and relate the different accounting methods

  • @AnakinNightWalker465
    @AnakinNightWalker465 Рік тому

    Sir, you are AMAZING! I appreciate every second of your videos.

  • @fahadibrahim8575
    @fahadibrahim8575 4 роки тому +2

    Very helpful videos man!!
    Really appreciate it
    I have learnt soo much from you
    My accounting job starts from tomorrow so i am ready thanks to you :)

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому

      Congrats on landing you new job! Hope it goes well :)

  • @aldrinarmstrongeusebio5201
    @aldrinarmstrongeusebio5201 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU. MAY THE UNIVERSE BLESS YOU. SUBSCRIBED AS A THANK YOU!

  • @talaw690
    @talaw690 3 роки тому

    whenever i get lost in studying, i come here ! thank you for sharing your knowledge .

  • @KA-oi4yf
    @KA-oi4yf 2 роки тому

    Thanks a ton sir! Respect from India🔥🌻

  • @helenaludert1708
    @helenaludert1708 Місяць тому

    Agree with all that you made some amazing videos, but a special shout out to you for taking every opportunity to create the most hilarious cheesy company names :D

  • @JacksonC-8000
    @JacksonC-8000 Рік тому

    Thank you for the Beatles puns. It makes learning accounting much easier so I don't cry instead.

  • @omarriaz3187
    @omarriaz3187 4 роки тому +1

    So good to see you back buddy. I was just going to comment on a few posts, asking for a comeback but its happened on it's own. Brilliant xD
    Hopefully have a lot in store for us now😛
    Only way we can pass haha

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому

      Cheers Omar, I appreciate your support! I have plenty of new videos in the pipeline :)

  • @oybekdavronov5638
    @oybekdavronov5638 2 роки тому

    thank you brother making it clear, uni does teach like you, easy plain

  • @christineliberty1900
    @christineliberty1900 11 місяців тому

    This is SOOOOO helpful! A million thanks!🤩

  • @holtspunk6202
    @holtspunk6202 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this sooo much its gonna help me 😁love from a 10th grader (from south africa)

  • @ndcarrillo84
    @ndcarrillo84 3 роки тому

    You're amazing please don't stop making these vids

  • @edoceruti6314
    @edoceruti6314 4 роки тому

    James you are saving me thank you vary much!! It is a pleasure to watch your videos! Keep going! You are great ! Like to support!!

  • @aklilugb6412
    @aklilugb6412 4 роки тому

    Keep shining all over us bro. I like you.

  • @johncrabtree6273
    @johncrabtree6273 4 роки тому

    He’s back!!! Was starting to get worried!

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому

      Cheers John :)

    • @johncrabtree6273
      @johncrabtree6273 4 роки тому

      @@AccountingStuff I was genuinely abit concerned! But I’m glad if you’re keeping safe and well during these crazy times! Thanks for the excellent content and the great energy you bring to these topics! Really makes a huge difference to grasping it all and keeping the motivation to keep learning :) all the best x

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому

      @@johncrabtree6273 No worries, it's been a mad year that's for sure. Hope you've been keeping safe and well!

  • @Lord_Winston
    @Lord_Winston 4 роки тому

    Bravo! Keep up the hard work! Greetings from the Atlantic ocean!

  • @s.marsaiah
    @s.marsaiah Рік тому +1

    Thanks bro, i have an economics management sciences exam tomorrow

  • @jeandamourmusic5782
    @jeandamourmusic5782 4 роки тому

    i follow you here in ZAMBIA, SOUTHERN AFRICA

  • @talhaaayat7255
    @talhaaayat7255 4 роки тому +1

    Man you are a life saver!
    Can I get a heart?

  • @ZarahSadruddinNanji
    @ZarahSadruddinNanji 3 роки тому

    Love it James! Thank you for making these awesome videos!!!

  • @laurenfino6686
    @laurenfino6686 3 роки тому

    you literally saved my life

  • @yousufmohammed5705
    @yousufmohammed5705 4 роки тому

    Oh yes so happy to see you back

  • @akshat6007
    @akshat6007 4 роки тому

    THE KING IS BACK

  • @marcing7192
    @marcing7192 3 роки тому

    Great video, greetings from Poland

  • @Khanbaba-kt8gz
    @Khanbaba-kt8gz 4 роки тому

    Finally you made a video, after a long time ❤

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, I'm back to it now. There are more on their way :)

  • @AndreaIngham
    @AndreaIngham 4 роки тому

    good timing. assignment due today

  • @ncknelson
    @ncknelson 3 роки тому +1

    Great content as always

  • @justahumanwithamask4089
    @justahumanwithamask4089 3 роки тому

    Finally got this on my 2 rewatch.

  • @nikkiau1
    @nikkiau1 2 роки тому +1

    Do you do your own editing? I love how you teach in telling a story and giving realistic examples! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @unbeatable3342
    @unbeatable3342 4 роки тому +1

    Wowwww Excellent video.Thank you very much.☺️☺️☺️

  • @tishathomas21
    @tishathomas21 4 роки тому

    Hi James. Your way of teaching is exceptional. Can you please do a video on tax base when you get a chance

  • @blackiebinno
    @blackiebinno 7 місяців тому

    We appreciate you so much.❤❤❤

    • @AccountingStuff
      @AccountingStuff  7 місяців тому

      Thanks, glad you're finding the channel useful :)

  • @brunabraz5853
    @brunabraz5853 Рік тому

    You rock James ! Thanks for all !

  • @pradhiilshak3537
    @pradhiilshak3537 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the stuff I really got an understanding of GL clearly

  • @lenardlong4927
    @lenardlong4927 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot bro always love your explanations. And nice video editing 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @Christina-fc7ul
    @Christina-fc7ul 10 місяців тому

    Very helpful as we are not taught how exactly the accounting software works

  • @KyoheiYoshida
    @KyoheiYoshida 4 роки тому +1

    I devoured all of your content in two days... Helped me tons. Would you elaborate on CapEx pleaese?

  • @xiaoxiang-h1b
    @xiaoxiang-h1b 3 дні тому

    GREAT VIDEO!!!!

  • @ay_beats
    @ay_beats 4 роки тому

    This given me a good overall understanding on general ledger thanks 🙏🏽

  • @DreamFirms
    @DreamFirms 4 роки тому

    Another great video from your channel!

  • @virginiaperera9768
    @virginiaperera9768 4 роки тому

    Hey James!!! Your videos ROCK!! ✌🔥😀

  • @Urdu_Made_Easy786
    @Urdu_Made_Easy786 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot for your efforts. I really like you now as much as I like jung kook.

  • @alwells99
    @alwells99 Рік тому

    Please do a video on best practices for naming digital source files such as electronic receipts to quickly find if audited

  • @RebeccasFinanceTutorials
    @RebeccasFinanceTutorials 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video chap it's been a while :)

  • @monikawojciechowska8964
    @monikawojciechowska8964 4 роки тому

    Hi James 💖
    thanks for another great video
    🔥🔥

  • @julianaelizaprovido6633
    @julianaelizaprovido6633 2 роки тому

    Are T-Accounts and Ledger accounts the same thing? Watching your vids are helping me so much I'm very nervous with the upcoming midterms this is giving hope I'd pass