> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.accassistant.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Approval Workflow

> Configure approval settings for journal entries

Journal entries require approval before posting to ensure proper authorization.

## How It Works

1. **Accountants** create and submit journal entries
2. **Managers** review and approve or reject entries
3. Approved entries post automatically

## User Roles

* **Accountant** - Creates and submits entries
* **Manager** - Approves or rejects entries

## For Accountants

1. Create journal entry
2. Save as draft
3. Click **Submit for Approval**
4. Entry awaits manager review

## For Managers

1. View pending entries
2. Review details
3. **Approve** to post or **Reject** to return

## Entry Status

* **Draft** - Being created
* **Pending** - Awaiting approval
* **Approved** - Posted to ledger
* **Rejected** - Needs correction

## Next Steps

* [Understand workflow roles](./preparer-reviewer-approver)
* [Set up notifications](./notifications-alerts)
* [Manage user roles](/user-management/assign-roles)