Importing from ATX Total Accounting Office
Working Papers can import the trial balance and full general ledger detail or the trial balance with opening entries. The components exported determine what is available for import into Working Papers.
Requirements
- Ensure that the ATX Client Accounting Office database server/engine is running.
- Use the e-bridge Export to CaseWare plug-in component in ATX Total Accounting Office to create an export file. >>How Do I?
The required files include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| filename.txt | Trial balance and/or general ledger detail depending on export selections. |
Prerequisites
- If Protection is activated, the File permission "Import" is required to perform this operation.
Procedure
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Open the client file in which you want to import.
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On the Engagement tab, in the Data group, click Import | Accounting Software.
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In the Import From field, select ATX Total Accounting Office and in the Version field, select the default All.
Note: Click here to see all accounting software supported versions.
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In the Import Path field, type the exact path where the file you want to import resides or use Browse to locate the file manually.
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Under Import Components, choose to import either:
- The Trial Balance (Opening Entries) or,
- The General Ledger Detail.
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To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.
- In the ATX - TAO Exported File (*.txt) field, select the text file to import.
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To import prior year balances into Working Papers, select the Prior Year Data check box. If selected, any existing prior year data will be overwritten. If left blank, prior year data will not be imported.
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
