Importing from AICPA's ATB (WIN)
Requirements
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| filename.SER | Client profile |
| filename.PRI | Prior year data |
| filename.CHT | Chart of accounts and balances |
| filename.TRN | Transactions (required if importing adjusting and other journal entries). |
| filename.MRN | Memo or journal descriptions (required if importing adjusting and other journal entries). |
| filename.GRP | Grouping information (optional) A warning message will display if missing, but import will proceed normally. |
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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From the Engagement tab, select Import | Working Paper Software.
- In the Convert From field, select AICPA’s ATB (WIN).
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In the Version field, select the version of AICPA’s ATB you want to import.
Note: Click here to see all Working Paper Software supported versions.
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In the Convert 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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To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.
- Select the Client ID for the client file.
- To import adjusting and other journal entries, select the Include Adjusting and Other Journal Entries check box.
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To import period rather than year to date numbers, select Set period date sequence to monthly.
Selecting this option sets the period date sequence in the Engagement Properties to monthly and imports the data into the monthly reporting sequence. If left unchecked, the period date sequence in the Engagement Properties is set to yearly.
- Click OK to begin importing.
Note: The final balance is always adjusted after import.
Results
The information from the AICPA's ATB file will be imported into the Working Papers client file.
