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The accounting rule acts as a folder that houses or contains all the different amortization rules. Eagle Accounting, as part of the installation process, creates the accounting rules shown in the following table.
Rule | Description |
|---|---|
DefaultEY | Constant Yield Amortization |
DefaultEYAmortAtDisp | Effective Yield Amortization with Amortization at Disposition |
DefaultSL | Straight Line Amortization |
DefaultSLAmortAtDisp | Straight Line Amortization with Amortization at Disposition |
DefaultSLA | Straight Line Actual Amortization |
DefaultSLAAmortAtDisp | Straight Line Actual Amortization with Amortization at Disposition |
DefaultNone | No Amortization |
DefaultNoneAmortAtDisp | No Amortization with Amortization at Disposition |
In the Create Accounting Rules panel, you can add accounting rules for use with amortization/accretion rules or other rule types.
To create an accounting rule for amortization:
Do one of the following:
- In Portfolio Data Center, in the left navigation pane, click Portfolio Desk > Accounting Portfolio Rules > Accounting Rules > Create Accounting Rules.
- In Accounting Center, in the left navigation pane, click Setup > Portfolio Rules > Accounting Rules > Create Accounting Rules.
You see the Create Accounting Rules panel.In the Rule Name field, enter the name for the accounting rule.
In the Rule Description field, enter a description for the accounting rule.
In the Rule Type field, select Amortization/Accretion Rule (Default).
Click Submit.
The system creates an instance number for the accounting rule (instance tag 4629) that serves as the primary key for the accounting rule.
You are ready to create the amortization/accretion rules for the accounting rule.
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