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Creating a new client file from existing client data
A new file can be created from a client data source. Company details, accounts, journal entries, and other accounting data is imported from the specified data source and included in the new file.
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Open CaseWare® Working Papers and select Create a new file from client data. Click OK.
- Bring in the trial balance by choosing one of three options:
- Client data file – based on an existing QuickBooks accounting file
- Existing file – based on an existing Working Papers file
- Other data source – based on another accounting package
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Click Next. Choose the file whose trial balance data you wish to include in the new file.
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Click Next. Enter a name for your client file and select the Financials file as the base file.
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Click Finish. All components of the Financials template are copied automatically to your new client file.