Before using the Accounts Payable system for the first time, some basic default options and information need to be defined.

The Master File Maintenance section includes options for setting up AP or changing the defaults. Some menu items may not appear until after the option is set up.

Company A/P Options - This screen sets up the company defaults for Accounts Payable. You will only need to change these fields if want different options than Pak Accounting's defaults.

Sub-Account - You will need to set up a Sub-Account for each vendor you want to write checks and record history information.

Bank Account - You will need to setup the bank account(s) you will be writing checks from.

Tax Rate - If using enable Direct Pay sales tax option in Company Maintenance, then you must set up the nexcessary tax rates.

A/P Routing - If using A/P Approval feature, then you need to set up a routing path. A/P Approval feature allows you to route A/P invoices to other User IDs for approval prior

to updating Company A/P Entry Options to the General Ledger.