Offset Accounts

Dynamcis AX performs lots of ledger posting using offset accounts. These are some of definitions i have for offset account.

Defention1:
One that reduces the gross amount of another account to derive a net balance. Accumulated depreciation, which is a contra account to fixed assets to obtain book value, is an example of an offset account. Discount on note payable, which is a reduction of notes payable to derive the carrying value, is another example.

Defintion2:
OFFSET ACCOUNT is an account that is setup for elimination of a long or short position by making an opposite transaction.

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