What is the proper Adjustment Date Setting Match Date vs Last Accounting Date?

Summary:

Regarding the set up of the Adjustment Accounting Date to Match Date vs Last Accounting Date, we had initially selected Last accounting Date across all of our Match Processes, but as we came to this period’s close, we realized that for our aged items prior to last period, that wouldn’t work, so we have to change some of our Match Processes to have the Adjustment dates be the Match Date instead. We have accounts where this seems like it could be set both ways. Can you give us some guidance on the proper way to write of aged items beyond