Importing from Expert Comptable
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
- Use the export module in Expert Comptable to create an export file.
The required Expert Comptable 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.
- In the Import From field, select Expert Comptable and in the Version field, select the default version 5.6.
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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.
The General Ledger Detail will be imported.
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To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.
- In the Expert Comptable Exported Text File (*.txt), select the Expert Comptable text file to be imported.
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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.
