Purpose
To enforce consistent posting rules and prevent unauthorised backdating.
Why This Matters
Maintains compliance with financial controls
Reduces audit risks
Ensures postings are aligned with accounting periods
Department Restrictions
After-Sales – Can only post to the current date
Sales – Cannot backdate costs or close deals before prevention date without authority
Accounts – Cannot backdate invoices or credit notes before prevention date without authority
Payments/Receipts – Cannot be dated earlier than prevention date
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