You should implement posting definitions when creating multiple balanced ledger entries based on transaction types or accounts. This is particularly important in complex accounting scenarios where transactions need to be split across multiple accounts or dimensions to ensure all resulting entries are balanced. This approach goes beyond the capabilities of posting profiles, which are used when only one offset ledger entry is needed.
Fiscal calendars in Dynamics 365 Finance are used for various processes within the organization. They are essential for managing financial transactions by defining the periods during which transactions can be recorded. Fiscal calendars are also critical for fixed asset depreciation, allowing the organization to calculate depreciation expenses accurately over specific time periods. Additionally, fiscal calendars are utilized for budget cycles, helping in planning and controlling the financial budget over defined periods. Standard work hours and shift work hours are not relevant to the use of fiscal calendars in this context.
To import electronic bank statements to reconcile bank accounts, you can use the Data Management workspace to import bank statements, navigate to the Import statement option on the Bank Statements page of Cash and Bank Management, and select Import statement for multiple bank accounts in all legal entities, and then upload a zip file. These actions provide complete methods to import statements as required.
To distribute overhead utility expenses to each department in specific proportions, you should use the 'Fixed weight' allocation method. This method allows for defining the allocation percentage or weight directly in the rule, so you can specify exactly how much of the source amount each department should receive.

