accpac simply accounting 9.0 User Manual

Chapter 28:  Cash-Basis Accounting 

 

 

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3.  In the File Name box, type Temp.sdb, or another name that 

indicates that this is a temporary set of files. (The name must 
be different from the name of your regular company files.) 

The dialog box should look like this: 

If needed, select a 
different folder. 

 

4.  Note the name and location of the folder in which you are 

storing the data. You will need to know this later when you 
erase the temporary data files. 

5. Click 

Save. 

6.  If they do not already exist, create linked Accounts 

Receivable and Accounts Payable accounts in the copy of 
your company files. For more information on linked 
accounts, see “Set Up Linked Accounts” in Chapter 2.  

7.  In the Home window, on the Setup menu, choose System 

Settings, and then Settings. Click the System tab. Uncheck 
the Use Cash-Basis Accounting box and click OK. 

The program displays a message warning you that all 
unpaid invoices will be processed, and asks if you are sure 
you want to do this. Click Yes. 

The program updates the account records in your temporary 
company files, processing all unpaid invoices as of the 
session date. The temporary company now uses the 
accrual-basis accounting method. 

8.  Print the reports you require.