EasyCalc is a powerful, yet easy-to-use calculation notation, based on the mathematical logic used by Hewlett-Packard calculators. EasyCalc lets you enter complex formulas to calculate journal entries, allocations, budgets and report balances.

To enter an EasyCalc formula:

1. Enter the first factor to use in your calculation. The factor can be a fixed amount, or an account balance.

2. Use the EasyCalc operator Enter to save the value of the first factor in memory. Enter identifies the first factor of each calculation, and separates it from previous calculations in the formula. Using Enter enables you to create a logical sequence of formula steps, and enter nested calculations in a formula.

3. Enter the next factor to use in your calculation.

4. Enter the EasyCalc operator to specify the calculation involving the previous two factors. The following are the valid mathematical operators you can use in an entry formula:

   Symbol	Operation
   E	Enter
   +	Addition
   -	Subtraction
   *	Multiplication
   /	Division

   For example, to enter this calculation:

   A * B,

   Enter the information as shown in the following table:

   EasyCalc Formula for a Simple Formula

   Factor	Operator	Explanation
   A	Enter	Specify the first value A. Next, specify the operator Enter to separate the second value from the first.
   B	*	Specify the second value B. Next, specify the operator to perform the multiplication calculation.

5. Save your work.

To enter a complex formula:

• You can use EasyCalc to enter complex nested formulas. When entering a nested formula, remember these rules:

• Use Enter after the first factor of each separate calculation.

• The order in which you enter your factors and operators determines the order in which General Ledger performs the calculations.

  For example, to enter this formula:

  [ ( A + B ) * C ] / ( D + G )

  Enter the formula information as shown in the table below:

EasyCalc Formula for a Complex Formula