Importing from Finax v9*
This topic contains information relevant to importing from Finax v9* into CaseWare Working Papers. If you are importing from Finax v2*, see Importing from Finax v2*.
Requirements
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| CODEINDX.xxx | Chart of accounts |
| LANCO.xxx | Extended account descriptions |
| FIGZZZZZ.xxx | Prior year figures |
| GLTOTS.xxx | Budget figures |
| MUMBU.xxx | Date information |
| PARBU.xxx | Profile information |
| BUNIDET.xxx | General ledger detail (optional) |
Where...
- xxx is the three-digit Finax extension.
- ZZZZZ is the five character comparative identifier. To import comparative data, enter the 5-digit identifier for the comparative file. For example, if the name of the comparative file is FIGCOMPA.ABC, enter COMPA in the Comparative File box. To import pre-comparative data, enter the 5-digit identifier for the pre-comparative file in the Pre-Pre-Comparative File box.
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 v9* 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.
