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After you have completed the setup steps outlined in the Getting started with Workpapers CS topic, you will be ready to begin processing data for an engagement in Workpapers CS. The following topics explain many of the procedures you will use as you process engagements using the flexible Workpapers Dashboard.
Transaction entry
Entering or modifying accounting transactions
Setting up and using transaction templates
Viewing transactions for a GL account
Trial balance
Posting periods
Advancing a client's posting period
Changing a client's processing frequency
Reporting
Printing
Installing and using the Workpapers CS print driver
Setting up an engagement binder
Working in the Workpapers Dashboard
Navigating the Workpapers Dashboard
Assigning workpapers in a new engagement
Adding signoff types to an engagement
Drag and drop documents and email messages into the engagement binder
Using the Engagement Binders Tree portlet
Right-click menu commands in the Engagement Binders Tree portlet
Using the File Exchange Documents portlet
Using the Workpapers List portlet
Disconnecting and returning workpapers
1040 tax workflow and source document processing
The Source Document Processing service of Workpapers CS is not automatically included with Software as a Service (SaaS) access; the service includes either a per-client fee or an annual renewable fee for unlimited access. For pricing details, please contact your CS Sales representative.
Best practices for Source Document Processing
Importing basic client information from UltraTax CS
Customizing the sort order of source documents in the Workpapers Dashboard
Transmitting and retrieving source documents in a 1040 tax engagement
Transferring PDF workpapers for source data entry
Using the Source Document Processing Status portlet
Audit-based workflows
Audit-based engagement workflow, overview
Account balance workflow and adjustments via the Trial Balance screen
Workpapers workflow for audit-based engagements
Workflow for audit collaboration in the field
Integration workflow for audit-based engagements between SMART Practice Aids and Workpapers CS
Roll forward workflow for SMART Practice Aids engagements that are linked in Workpapers CS
Using the Add Workpapers Wizard
Assigning workpapers in a new engagement
Adding blank Microsoft Excel and Word workpapers
Adding a PPC Checkpoint Tools workpaper
Adding a custom Microsoft Excel workpaper
Creating and using templates for custom Excel workpapers
Adding a workpaper placeholder
Adding workpapers from an existing binder
Integration with PPC's SMART Practice Aids
Linking engagements to PPC's SMART Practice Aids
Integration workflow for audit-based engagements between SMART Practice Aids and Workpapers CS
Roll forward workflow for SMART Practice Aids engagements that are linked in Workpapers CS
Roll forward a linked SMART Practice Aids engagement from Workpapers CS
Using Notes
Finalizing and rolling forward the engagement binder
Finalize Engagement Binder Wizard
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