Importing from Peachtree (DOS)
Requirements
The Peachtree (DOS) files required for version 6.0 include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| GLxxMST.Dyy | Chart of accounts |
| GLxxTRN.Dyy | General ledger detail (Required only if selecting General Ledger Detail under Import Components) |
| GLCOMP.Dyy | Year-end date/Period dates |
The Peachtree (DOS) files required for version 11.0 and later include:
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| GLxx MST7.Dyy | Chart of accounts |
| GLxxTRN7.Dyy | General ledger detail (Required only if selecting General Ledger Detail under Import Components) |
| GLOPTS.Dyy | Year-end date/Period dates |
Where...
- xx represents the current period number for the Peachtree file. This number is assigned by Peachtree itself. It is not necessary or possible to specify which particular period to import. Working Papers automatically imports all available files.
- yy represents the two-character client code (Company ID) for the Peachtree file.
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 Peachtree (DOS).
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In the Version field, select the version of Peachtree that you want to import.
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.
- In the Client ID field, enter the client code for the Peachtree (DOS) file. These are the last two characters in the file extension of a user defined Peachtree data set.
- From the Extensions drop-down, select the file name extension of the Peachtree (DOS) client file (Bin, log, Msi, sdr, sys).
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
