JE
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Journal entry |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Business & Finance, Geography & Places |
JE has two meanings. It stands for Journal entry (accounting) or Jersey (country code).
Meanings of JE at a glance
| # | JE stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Journal entry | Business & Finance › Accounting |
| 2 | Jersey | Geography & Places › Country Code |
1. Journal entry
Business & Finance · Accounting Abbreviations
Record of a business transaction in the accounting system, listing the accounts debited and credited, the amounts, the date and a description. Every journal entry must balance, with total debits equal to total credits.
Example: Please attach the supporting invoice to JE 4517 before it goes for approval.
Routine entries are generated automatically by subledgers, while manual JEs, such as accruals and corrections, require review and approval. Auditors pay close attention to manual journal entries, particularly unusual ones near period end, because they are a common route for fraud. Recurring and reversing JEs are standard month-end tools.
2. Jersey
Geography & Places · Country Code Abbreviations
Largest of the Channel Islands, a British Crown Dependency with St Helier as its capital, known for Jersey cattle, Jersey Royal potatoes and its finance industry. It received its ISO code, alpha-3 JEY, in 2006.
Example: Finance companies in JE often route investment funds through St Helier.
The US state of New Jersey is named after the island. The knitted jersey takes its name from Jersey's traditional fishermen's sweaters.
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