Generating a Diagnostic Report

Diagnostic documents check the working paper file for errors or inconsistencies. Working Papers diagnostics present critical and warning error messages to alert you to areas in the client file that are missing completion information or are not functioning properly.

Use the diagnostics command to review the client file for areas that are missing information or are not functioning correctly in the following areas: assignment of map numbers to the client's chart of accounts, set up of accounts, groupings, map numbers, or ratios, preparation of documents in the client file, accuracy of journal entries, completion of documents, and tax structures

Procedure

1. Click Diagnostics on the Tools ribbon.

2. Choose the diagnostic report you want to generate.

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3. Select the diagnostics you want to be generated in the report.

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4. Click OK.

Results

Your diagnostic report was generated as an automatic document.

Related Topics

• Diagnostics Index