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After you have converted client data from CSA to Workpapers CS, you have the option to convert the client's financial statements. Although Workpapers CS automatically includes a number of predefined reports and financial statements, you can convert financial statements that you created in CSA. Because there are differences in how the two applications were designed, you should not expect to exactly duplicate results from CSA using the converted financial statement without modifying them post conversion.
Note: For a higher-level roadmap describing the transition process, from purchase through client data conversion to post-conversion training, refer to Transitioning from CSA to Accounting CS services.
Pre-conversion steps
- In CSA, choose File > Open Client and open the appropriate client.
- Choose Setup > Financial Statements to open the Financial Statement editor.
- Choose Utilities > Export to Accounting CS.
- Mark the checkbox for the type of statements to export — Client specific statements and/or Global statements.
- Select the financial statements to export, and then click OK.
Note: During the export, CSA opens each financial statement and verifies the format of each cell in the statement. Therefore, the more statements you select, the longer it will take to complete the export. To save time during the actual export, you could open each financial statement and choose Utilities > Verify and address any errors before you export.
Conversion steps for screens in the conversion wizard
After CSA has finished exporting your financial statement data into an export file, you can import data from the file into Workpapers CS using the following steps.
In Workpapers CS, choose File > Import > CS Professional Suite Accounting Products Conversion.
- Source Data: Select the locations where your CSA system and client data files are stored.
- Statement Type: Select the type of financial statements to convert.
- Standard account groups: For each CSA account group, verify or select the corresponding Workpapers CS classification code and subcode.
Post-conversion steps
After the financial statements have been successfully converted and imported, there may be some adjustments to the statements that need to be made.
In Workpapers CS, choose File > Report Designer. Double-click a financial statement to open it.
Use the PDF comparison guides listed below as a starting point for modifying your converted financial statements in the Report Designer.
Note: You can search on Report Designer in our Help & How-To Center to find information on modifying reports. Alternatively, we offer training courses on using the Report Designer to modify financial statements and payroll reports.
Data not transferred
Workpapers CS and CSA are built on different platforms, which can prevent the following items from being converted.
- Cell shading
- Charts
- Storage names and rows
- Transmittal letters
For details on data that is not converted, see the Financial Statement conversion guide.
Report comparison guides
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After completion of the Pre-conversion steps, the exported statements can be found in the following locations. If you need to reconvert the statements, you'll need to have the customer delete the files out of these locations before you can repeat the walkthrough steps above.
Client Statements
X:\WinCSI\CSAData\ClientID\ClientID_NameOfFinancialStatement.csa
Global Statements
X:\WinCSI\CSASys\Global_NameOfFinancialStatement.csa