Importing from C&LAS
Requirements
The required C&LAS files include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| filename.TXT | Chart of accounts |
| filename.TXT | General ledger detail |
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 C&LAS and in the Version field, select the default version 1.0.
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.
- Complete the remaining fields of the dialog:
- Chart of Accounts file - Enter the file name for the chart of accounts file in C&LAS.
- Transaction file - Enter the file name for the transaction file in C&LAS.
- Import Department - Select this check box to import department codes from C&LAS to be used either as an entity in the consolidation tree or as a department code in Working Papers.
- Click OK to begin importing.
Note: Either before or immediately after the import, enter a year-end date in the Engagement Properties dialog. If no year-end date is entered, you will not be able to view all details in the Other Entries screen.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
