With every GL transaction, one side is what Accounting will see as the description, while the other side is what the member will see. Depending on if you're transferring INTO the GL or OUT of the GL, this will change. 

In general, it's good practice to slow down and think about what this screen is really asking you. “From” would be where are the funds coming from? Is the money coming from the CU or from the member?

“To” would be who are the funds going to? Are they going to the member or are they coming to us?

Pro tip- GL's are separated by branch. Whichever side has the “Branch” dropdown available, is ALWAYS the side that Accounting will see.

Example- Visa Cash Advance

The money is coming FROM the GL TO the member. The “From” section would have the Accounting description.

*Reason codes can only be used on the “Member” side. Only some GL's have reason codes but you are not required to use them. You can type into the Reason Field anything that would make sense to the member when they look in their history.

Example- Charging a history printout fee

In this instance, the money is coming FROM the member TO us, so the fields are going to be flipped-

GL's can be confusing. Don't be afraid to ask your lead or manager for clarification or ways to practice if you're struggling.