# Overview

Transactions are the things that you do on a day-to-day basis like making journal entries, writing checks, or creating invoices and credit memos.

### Entries

The Entries tab on the transaction application will display the general ledger impact of the transaction by listing all  debit and credit entries generated for the transaction.

### Notes

Use the Notes tab allows you to record additional information about the transaction, for internal communication purposes only.&#x20;

### Preview

The Preview tab is applicable for any transaction that generates a business document that can be sent to the customer.  Preview allows you to review the document online to verify its accuracy before sending it to the appropriate party.&#x20;

### Tasks

Use the Tasks tab to enter activities related to the transactions.  For example, you may wish to call a customer about payment or the customer may have requested a statement or copy of an invoice.  Tasks allow you to record and prioritize business activities.&#x20;