Importing from DATEV (Direct)
Working Papers directly imports the full trial balance from a DATEV file without the need to first export the information, while the general ledger detail is not imported.
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.
- In the Import From field, select DATEV (Direct) and in the Version field, select the default version 5.6/5.61 and later.
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In the Import Path field, type or select the exact path to the DATEV (Direct) program folder or use Browse to locate the file manually.
The Trial Balance (Opening Entries) will be selected as the import components as this is the only option currently available.
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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. >>Quick Reference
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
