General Ledger Specifications

SpecificationValue
Maximum number of accountsUnlimited
Maximum number of digits in account number15
Maximum number of sub-account classifications5
Maximum account balance$999,999,999.99
Number of characters in account description30
Maximum number of departmentsUnlimited
Maximum number of monthly journal entriesUnlimited
Maximum number of lines in a recurring journal entry30
Maximum journal entry amount$999,999,999.99
Maximum number of fiscal years history is maintained99*
Maximum number of subsidiary companies9999
Maximum number of fiscal periods in a calendar year365
Maximum number of months to post into the past36*
Maximum number of months to post into the future36*

*Any specifications denoted with an asterisk are practical limits.  They are to be used as guidelines only and do not necessarily reflect the actual limitation.  Individual specifications may vary based on the system you are using.