Step 1 - The Chart of Accounts The chart of accounts includes all of the accounts that you can use to solve your case. You may want to print the chart of accounts and use it as an easy reference guide. Step II - Journalizing the Transactions. Using your unique transactions record the corresponding general journal entry, rounding to two decimal places. For example, 01 June 1: Joseph made an investment in Byte of Accounting, Inc. by purchasing 2,000 shares of its common stock for $40,000 cash. The par value of the common stock was $20 per share. n the date field enter the date of the transaction. If you do not enter a date value an error message will appear. Transaction Date 01 Jun 01 Account Name Description Debit Credit