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Importing from Access Accounting

File name Containing...
database.df1 Client information

Note: If you are working on Windows Vista or Windows 7, run Working Papers as an administrator for the import to work correctly.

  • If Protection is activated, the File permission "Import" is required to perform this operation.
  1. Open the client file in which you want to import.

  2. On the Engagement tab, in the Data group, click Import | Accounting Software.

  3. In the Import From field, select Access Accounting and in the Version field, select the default version 4.00C/4.00G/4.00I.

    Note: Click here to see all accounting software supported versions.

  4. 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.

  5. Under Import Components, choose to import either:

    • The Trial Balance (Opening Entries) or,
    • The General Ledger Detail.
  6. To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.

  7. Complete the remaining fields of the dialog. >>Quick Reference
  8. Click OK to begin importing.

Accounting data is imported into the client file.

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