Importing from MoneyWorks
Working Papers can import the trial balance with opening entries or the trial balance and full general ledger detail. The components imported into Working Papers are determined by the components exported from MoneyWorks.
Requirements
- Use the export module in MoneyWorks to create an export file.
| 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 MoneyWorks.
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In the Version field, select the default version 5.23 and later.
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.
- Select the Import Client Information check box to import client information.
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In the MoneyWorks Exported Text File (*.txt), select the MoneyWorks file to be imported.
Note: If the file that you exported from MoneyWorks does not appear in the drop-down list, please check its extension and rename the file accordingly.
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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.
