The Distributions screen (referred to as Distribution Tables) allows eNETPayroll to convert Distribution codes into General Ledger codes. For example, when you set up an employee you assign a default Distribution code such as "Sales" or "Department 105" for allocation of the employee's work time. When you enter earnings for the employee you can override the default code and enter 30 hours to "Sales" and 50 hours to "Department 105". eNETPayroll will split the employees wage costs and all benefit costs proportionately between these distribution codes.

The Distribution Table will translate "Sales" into General Ledger (GL) codes for all earnings (regular, overtime, etc. -- see the Earnings Help topic for more information) and employee benefits (see the Deductions and Benefits Help topic for more information) set up on the payroll.

Note: If you leave any account area blank, eNETPayroll uses the corresponding Default Distribution for the GL account number (see the Control help topic for more information). This means that you can input all the normal General Ledger accounts in the Default Distribution Table and you only need to enter the exceptions to the other Distribution Codes.

Distributions - This list displays the Distributions that are defined for this payroll. When a Distribution is selected, its information is displayed in the fields to the right of the list.

Distributions can be added to this list by clicking on the New button. See the New Distribution Help topic for more information.

Distribution Information
This area allows you to add, change or delete information about the current group.

Name - This field displays the name of the currently selected distribution. You can change this name by making the desired modification, then choosing the Save button.

Short Name - Enter a short name which will be used by eNETPayroll when there is a restriction on size to either display or print the full name.

Status

Enable - Activates the distribution for use with this payroll.

Disable - Deactivates the distribution. Choosing this option will prevent it from being used in this payroll.

Payroll Items - This list displays payroll items such as Earnings, Deductions and Benefits as well as Accumulators. These items require General Ledger accounts. An account must be entered for the credit entry (liability) and the debit entry (expense). Some items only require one entry, such as earnings, where you debit the area where the employee worked and the resulting off-setting credit is "Net Pay". eNETPayroll will disable the Expense or Liability options when the accounts are not required.

The accounts are broken in two segments. The first area is for Department, and the second is for the Account Number. There is no limitation to the number of digits in either area.

Expense Account

Department - Enter the department where the selected item's expense will be allocated.

Account - Enter the account to which the selected item's expense will be allocated.

Expense Description - Enter a description for the Expense account (e.g. Sales Wages, Company CPP expense).

Liability Account

Department - Enter the department where the selected item's credit/liability will be charged.

Account - Enter the account to which the selected item's credit/liability will be charged.

Liability Description - Enter a description for the Liability account (e.g. Pension Payable, Accrued Vacation Pay).

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New - Opens the New Distribution dialog box so you can add a new distribution.

Save - Saves the changes you have made on this page. Note: If you do not save your changes, they will be discarded when you leave this page.

Delete - Deletes the selected distribution.

Cancel - This button discards any changes you have made and restores the page to the last saved state.

Help - This button displays this help page.