[GNC] Need assist to understand the gnucash double entry system

[Scott D. Turner]

I'm a new user and do understand the double entry accounting system in 
general, but I'm having trouble understanding the exact procedures how 
gnucash works.

My problem is when I import transactions from my checking acct, they 
import just fine via CSV. I adjust the categories, but many times 
gnucash imports into an imbalance acct. This is where I'm confused. How 
to I adjust the individual line item entry (transactions) to be listed 
under another account where they are supposed to be in.

I'm also not sure what I'm doing with the "transfer" column after all 
the transactions are imported. Does the transfer column transfer from or 
to specific accounts? I can't quite figure this out.

I need to understand how gnucash treats funds moved from one account 
transaction to another, thereby moving funds to another account, 
enabling the eventual zero balance of accounts.

I have studied the documentation on line, downloaded PDF of the tech 
manual, watched YouTube videos, but still this gnucash appl leaves me 
baffled with how it treats transactions that need to be moved.

Sure could be some help with this.

Thanks.