This task involves setting up a liability account to represent the loan. When the loan is received it can be allocated to this account.

1. Go to the Accounts command centre and click Accounts List.
2. Click the Liability tab then click New.
3. For the Account Type, choose Other Liability.
4. Specify an Account Number that suits your account list.
5. Enter a suitable Account Name. Here's our example:
   
6. Click OK.

Use a Receive Money transaction to enter the loan into AccountRight. Here's how:

1. Go to the Banking command centre and click Receive Money.
2. In the Deposit to field, select the bank account that the loan money was deposited into.
3. in In the Amount Received field, enter the loan amount.
4. In the Acct No. column, select the liability account created in the previous task.
5. In the Tax/GST column, specify the N-T (No Tax/Not Reportable) tax/GST code. Here's our example:
    
6. Click Record.

Use Spend Money transactions to record the loan repayments. This example is for a fixed repayment with the interest portion allocated to an expense account. This allows the loan interest to be tracked separately. For your loan, you might need to seek clarification from your accounting advisor.

1. Go to the Banking command centre and click Spend Money.
2. In the Pay from Account field, select the account you'rte making the repayment from.
3. In the Amount field, enter the total value of the repayment.
4. In the Acct No. column, select the liability account created earlier.
5. In the Tax/GST column, specify the N-T (No Tax/Not Reportable) tax/GST code.
6. Specify bank interest/charges on a separate line and use the applicable tax/GST code for your needs. Here's our example:
   
7. Click Record.

As you record loan repayments, the balance of the liability account will be reduced to reflect a reduction in that liability.