View & Manage Postings

Postings are detailed records that capture the impact of movements on wallet balances, providing transparency and accountability for every transaction. They are the final step in a financial operation, ensuring that all changes to wallet balances - both reserved and final - are accurately documented. Postings can also be configured (or created) to align with specific transaction requirements and ledger rules.

Posting Logic

  • Adjust Reserved Balances: When a movement is initiated, postings first modify the reserved balances of the involved wallets. This ensures that funds are allocated for the transaction, preventing double spending or overdrafts.

  • Commit Final Balances: Once the movement is finalized, postings update the final balances of the wallets. This step permanently reflects the completed transaction in the ledger.

Steps to Retrieve Postings

Retrieving postings allows you to monitor and audit transactions effectively. Follow these steps:

  1. Retrieve All Postings for a Wallet: Use the following command to fetch postings for a specific wallet:

    luca read-postings /chart/company/revenue/default/USD

  2. Filter Postings by Attributes or Time Range: Use filtering options to focus on postings related to a specific period, amount, or metadata attributes.

Finalizing Postings

Once a movement is finalized, its postings are committed to the ledger. This process ensures that all balances are updated and immutable.

Example:

  • Credit: /chart/company/revenue/default/USD

  • Debit: /group/customers/customer123/default/USD

In this example:

  • Funds are credited to the company’s revenue account.

  • The corresponding debit reflects a reduction in the customer’s wallet balance.

Best Practices for Postings Configuration

  • Define Clear Chart and Wallet Structures: Ensure that your chart of accounts and wallet configurations align with your business use cases.

  • Automate Posting Creation: Use predefined rules or automated scripts to generate postings for recurring transactions, reducing manual effort.

  • Audit Regularly: Retrieve and review postings to ensure compliance with financial policies and to identify any discrepancies.

By understanding how to configure, retrieve, and finalize postings, you can ensure accurate tracking of all financial transactions.

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