Importing from Finax v2*
This topic contains information relevant to importing from Finax v2* into CaseWare Working Papers. If you are importing from Finax v9*, see Importing from Finax v9*.
Requirements
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| MUMBU.ext | Date information |
| PARBU.ext | Profile information |
| BUNIDET.ext | General ledger detail (optional) |
| ACCOUNTS.ext | Trial balance |
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 Finax v2* and in the Version field, select the version of Finax you want to import from.
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:
- File Extension - Select the extension of the Finax file (Bin, log, Msi, sdr, sys).
- Comparative File - Enter the name of the comparative file.
- Pre-Comparative File - Enter the name of the pre-comparative file.
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
