How do I generate opening balances automatically in Accounts Production?

Article ID: ias-12208
Article Name: How do I generate opening balances automatically in Accounts Production?
Created Date: 11th December 2015
Product: IRIS Accounts Production
Problem: How do I generate opening balances automatically in Accounts Production?
Resolution: 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 posting entry file that the opening balances are to be generated for.
If there are no postings in the post file:
The document type will default to 1 for ‘Opening balances’. Click OK to continue. Click the icon next to Posting Entry to select your posting Click OK to accept the opening balance posting date. (This will default to the first day of the period the balances are being brought into). Accounts Production will return to the posting screen and the opening balances will be generated.
If postings have been made in the post file:
Select Batch Control | New Enter 1 for ‘Opening Balances’ in the ‘Document Type’ field and select OK Click the icon next to Posting Entry to select your posting Click OK to accept the opening balance posting date. (This will default to the first day of the period the balances are being brought into). Accounts Production will return to the posting screen and the opening balances will be generated.
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