Importing from WinLedge
Working Papers can import the trial balance and full general ledger detail or the trial balance with opening entries. The components exported determine what is available for import into Working Papers.
Requirements
- Use the export module in WinLedge to create an export file.
The required WinLedge files include:
| 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.
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In the Import From field, select WinLedge General Ledger and in the Version field, select version 1.9.
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.
This depends on what you exported from WinLedge.
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To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.
- In the Winledge Exported Text File (*.txt) field, select the WinLedge file to be imported.
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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.
