Contra Vouchers Entry in Tally Prime

Contra Record – F4

A Contra Voucher is used for transactions that involve only Cash and Bank accounts. Contra in Latin means the opposite. It is more popularly known as contra voucher.

👉 Any transaction affecting Cash ↔ Bank or Bank ↔ Bank is recorded using Contra Voucher.

The word Contra means opposite.

📌 Shortcut Key to Open Contra Voucher

• Press F4 from Voucher Entry screen

📂 Types of Contra Transactions

• Cash Account → Bank Account (Deposit)
• Bank Account → Cash Account (Withdrawal)
• Bank Account → Bank Account (Fund Transfer)

⚡ Quick Understanding Table

Contra Vouchers  for Deposit

How to Record Contra Voucher for Cash Deposit?(Cash Account to Bank Account – Single Entry Mode)

Transaction:
Deposit cash ₹5,000 into DBS Bank on 01-04-2025    

Accounting Effect:

• SBI Bank A/c → Debit
• Cash A/c → Credit

Steps

1. Open Contra Voucher
   • Press Alt + G → Create Voucher → F4 (Contra).
2. Set Voucher Date
   • Press F2 and enter the date 01-04-2023.
3. Select Account
   • In the Account field, choose SBI Bank.
4. Enter Particulars
   • Select Cash.
   • Enter the Amount: ₹5,000.

1. Choose Transaction Type
   • Select Transaction Type: Cash.
2. Enter Denomination Details (Optional)
   • Provide currency denomination details if this feature is enabled.

1. Enter Narration
   • Type:
     “Cash deposited into DBS Bank.”
2. Save the Voucher
   • Press Ctrl + A to accept and save the entry.