Natural sign convention
ClearBox FPA shows values in the direction users usually expect to read them: every line — revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity — displays as positive when it increases.
That is why an expense line usually appears as a positive number in the app even if you are used to debit/credit presentation.
What CYNI represents
CYNI stands for Current Year Net Income. It is the system-managed equity line that carries year-to-date income through the fiscal year.
Why CYNI looks different on two reports
On the Balance Sheet, CYNI reflects year-to-date net income through the selected month.
On the Trial Balance, CYNI reflects the stored cumulative amount from prior months, while the current month's P&L activity still sits in the income-statement accounts. This split prevents double counting and keeps each report correct for its own purpose.
Check the fiscal year boundary
Your Fiscal Year End Month controls when CYNI resets in forecast years and when prior-year income closes into retained earnings.
If CYNI looks wrong around year-end, check:
- the entity's fiscal year setting
- the retained earnings assignment
- the period you are reviewing