Importing from Sage 50 Accounting Canada / Simply Accounting Windows (Older Versions)
CaseWare Working Papers allows you to import data from older versions of Sage 50 Accounting, formerly known as Simply Accounting.
For instructions on importing from version 2008 and above, click here.
For instructions on importing from an ASCII file, click here.
Prerequisites
Select the version from the dropdown menu to view its prerequisites.
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| filename.ASC | Chart of accounts/Profile information |
| filename.ASJ | General ledger detail (Required only if selecting General Ledger Detail under Import Components) |
- 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 Sage 50 Accounting CDN Edition (Simply) or Simply Accounting Windows.
- In the Version field, select the relevant import version.
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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 of the dialog. >>Quick Reference
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
Note
- Account Class will not be brought into Working Papers during the import.
