Prerequisites
- Your company’s Base Currency is set in
Accounts > Company - Customers and suppliers have their Currency field populated
- Exchange rates are defined under
Accounts > Currency Exchange
Overview
Overview
What it does:
Enables you to transact in different currencies, automatically convert amounts to your base currency, and maintain accurate currency-wise balances.Why it matters:
Enables you to transact in different currencies, automatically convert amounts to your base currency, and maintain accurate currency-wise balances.Why it matters:
- Simplifies international trade and vendor/customer management
- Ensures accurate financials with real-time exchange rates
- Reduces manual calculation errors and streamlines auditing
1.0 Steps to Enable and Use Multi-Currency
1.1 Enable Currency Exchange- Go to
Accounts > Settings - Check Enable Currency Exchange Rate Management
- Click Save
This allows you to manage rates manually or configure automatic rate fetching.1.2 Maintain Exchange Rates
- Navigate to
Accounts > Currency Exchange > Currency Exchange List - Click New
- Enter:
- From Currency (e.g., USD)
- To Currency (your base, e.g., NGN)
- Exchange Rate
- Date
- Click Save
Update daily for frequent FX transactions.1.3 Assign Currency to Parties
- Open a Customer or Supplier record
- Set the Currency field (e.g., EUR)
- Click Save
All transactions for that party will default to their assigned currency.
2.0 Create Transactions in Foreign Currency
2.1 Sales Invoice
- Go to
Sales > Sales Invoice > New - Select a customer with a non-base currency
- Confirm Currency and Exchange Rate
- Add items, then Save and Submit
2.2 Purchase Invoice
- Go to
Buying > Purchase Invoice > New - Choose a supplier set to a foreign currency
- Verify Currency and Exchange Rate
- Save and Submit
With Multi-Currency Support in the CGIC App, you can confidently manage global transactions, maintain precise financial records, and report in both local and foreign currencies—seamlessly and accurately.