JET Reminders
Departments must retain supporting documentation for all journal entries submitted through JET, as auditors may request these during the year-end audit. Documentation should include source documents, calculations, and any materials that verify the accuracy and purpose of the entry.
Also, please make sure that the descriptions in JET entries are clear and detailed. For correction entries, state the reason and reference the original transaction.
- Journal Short Description: Briefly explain the correction.
- Journal Header Long Description: Provide a full explanation and include preparer contact information.
- Line Description: Reference the original line description.
Example for correcting the entry below, exported from Transaction Export:
Departments must retain supporting documentation for all journal entries submitted through JET, as auditors may request these during the year-end audit. Documentation should include source documents, calculations, and any materials that verify the accuracy and purpose of the entry.
Also, please make sure that the descriptions in JET entries are clear and detailed. For correction entries, state the reason and reference the original transaction.
- Journal Short Description: Briefly explain the correction.
- Journal Header Long Description: Provide a full explanation and include preparer contact information.
- Line Description: Reference the original line description.
Example for correcting the entry below, exported from Transaction Export: