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How do I generate opening balances automatically in Accounts Production?

To generate opening balances from the comparative year using the Enhanced charts, please do the following: Select existing posting entry file or create a new…

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I have imported a CSV file, why does my Trial Balance not balance?

Please ensure that the total of the CSV file balances i.e totals to zero. If it does then the main reason the Trial Balance does…

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Why am I not getting any totals for current accounts on the balance sheet?

For a sole trader or partnership the balances on capital/current accounts may not appear on the balance sheet for a few reasons: Check the opening…

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How do I change the description of any movement on the Reserves note?

The descriptions of the accounts within group 811 (Reserves) are used as the column headings. The descriptions of the movements on the reserves table are…

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Why am I not getting Director’s Pension Contributions on the Operating profit?

Director's Emoluments are disclosed on the Operating Profit Note where Postings are present on appropriate account numbers (e.g. Staff Costs - Account 254/1*1 etc). Note:…

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When I run reports for the current year the assets for last year do not appear.

The assets will not appear for the comparative year, when current year's reports are run, if no postings have actually been made in the current…

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Disclosures on the balance sheet

There are 4 standard disclosures that could appear on the balance sheet when running report LTD: 1) The company is entitled to exemption from audit…

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Can IRIS create Companies Limited by Guarantee?

Companies Limited by Guarantee can be produced in Accounts Production, a Limited Company can be set up as normal and the screens for Shareholdings and…

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Taxation note is not generating in the Notes to the Accounts?

Make sure postings have been made to Accounts 442-454 on the Enhanced Chart. If Postings haven't been made to these Accounts, Tick the box provided…

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How do I post a Prior Year Adjustment covering several years?

The example below gives details on what postings are required. A company has found out that it has been underpaying rent over the last 3…