Application Settings - Bank Accounts

18/03/2026
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In order to process financial transactions including receipts and payments within LEAP, you will need to set up default Office and Trust accounts within the LEAP Application Settings.

The office account must be set up in LEAP and MYOB/Xero, while the trust account is set up in LEAP only. It is possible to have multiple office or trust accounts within LEAP. However, there must be a default account for both the office and trust accounts. If you need to change from the default account to another account, this is done at the time of creating a payment or receipt.

LEAP is only able to record trust or office transactions in Australian dollars (AUD).

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Desktop: Click the LEAP Menu > Settings > Application Settings.

The LEAP Application Settings will open in a new window.

Web: Click > Settings > Application Settings.

The LEAP Application Settings will open in a new window.

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If you're looking to transferring transactions from one Trust Account to another, please contact LEAP Support or a LEAP Certified Bookkeeper. This is a complex procedure and it is strongly recommended to seek advice before attempting the process.

How Do I Setup a Bank Account?

To add details of a client's bank account number in LEAP, you can follow these steps:

Go to LEAP Menu > Settings > Application Settings.
Click Accounting > under Bank Accounts > Office or Trust.
Click New Account to add an Office or Trust account and complete the details.
- If the account is an Office account, a GL Account Code must be entered. This account code is found in your General Ledger software, alongside the Office account.
- To edit an existing account, select an entry from the table.
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Please note that you will need to create separate Office Accounts for each credit card, with GL codes that match the 'Chart of Accounts' in your accounting software. If you have multiple credit cards, you will need to create a corresponding number of office accounts.
Click Save.
Continue to add as many accounts as required.

The next step is to select the accounts to be used as the default accounts for your Office and Trust accounts.
Click Accounting > under Bank Accounts > Office or Trust.
Click Default Accounts.
Select your Default Office Account from the drop-down list.
Select your Default Trust Account from the drop-down list.
Click Save.

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Once transactions have been processed, you won’t be able to change your bank account details due to compliance requirements.

How Do I Update the Last Cheque Number for an Office or Trust Account?

To update the Last Cheque Number for an Office or Trust Account:

Go to LEAP Menu > Settings > Application Settings.
Click Accounting > under Bank Accounts > Office or Trust.
Click on your Default Office or Trust Account.

The Edit Account window will open.
Update your Last Cheque number in the Last Cheque No. field.
Click Save.

How Do I Update the Last EFT Number for an Office or Trust Account?

To update the Last EFT Number for an Office or Trust Account:

Go to LEAP Menu > Settings > Application Settings.
Click Accounting > under Bank Accounts > Office or Trust.
Click on your Default Office or Trust Account.

The Edit Account window will open.
Update your Last EFT number in the Last EFT No. field.
Click Save.

How Do I Reactivate a Bank Account?

To reactivate a bank account, follow these steps:

Go to LEAP Menu > Settings > Application Settings.
Click Accounting > under Bank Accounts > Office or Trust.
Click Verify next to the unverified bank account that you wish to reactivate.

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Once a trust account is closed, the account can be archived by clicking Archive.

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18/03/2026 9:30 am

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Application Settings - Bank Accounts

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Setting-up-your-LEAP-accounting-options

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