Getting Started > Initial Decisions > Batch vs. real-time posting
Batch
vs. SmartPosting vs. Real-Time Posting (Getting Started)
How
Do I...
You must decide whether to post using a batch, SmartPosting, or real-time method.
- In
batch posting, the transactions you enter are saved to a temporary holding
area, where you can review them before posting the batch to the General
Ledger.
- In SmartPosting, the transactions are saved by the program and then posted by the SmartPosting service. This posting method is recommended for better performance. (Sage 50 Quantum Accounting)
- In real-time posting, the transactions you enter are both posted
and saved when you click the Save
button. In batch posting, transactions are just saved when you do so.
Note: Check with your accountant to see which
method you should use in your business.
You must make a choice about which posting method to use when you
create a new company. Unlike the next decision, about cash or accrual,
you can change this option at any time. When you change from batch or SmartPosting to
real-time, all unposted transactions are posted before the switch is made.
We recommend real-time posting in a network environment for better performance.
We recommend SmartPosting in a network environment for better performance.
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