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How to correct item added in previous year by mistake

Before editing any items: • Take a backup of current data •Make sure the problem entries are unreconciled •Make a note of the “Opening Balance”…

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How can I adjust the opening year balance?

You can adjust the opening balance by clicking on the  "Setup" menu item.   This will open the Setup window, click  "To alter Accounts" and select the…

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The Open Exeter Import

The Open Exeter Direct facility, using 'web services' technology considerably simplifies this process, without any need to use Internet Explorer. The Open Exeter facility currently…

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DBISAM Engine Error # 9729 Duplicate Key found in the index

This error usually occurs if the GP Accounts hasn’t been closed down correctly, for example after a PC has crashed. To correct the error: • Make sure…

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Networked workstations no longer linked

The reason for this is possibly down to the data paths no longer pointing to the same location. This could have been caused by updating…

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DBISAM Engine Error #9217 Error reading from the table or backup file “Cashbook” / DBISAM Engine Error #8961 Header information corrupt in table “Master”

This error can occur when GP Accounts hasn't been shut down correctly. To rectify you will need to run a repair of the database: Make…

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Read Only Mode

GP Accounts will enter read-only mode at the end of your current licence. Once you reach the expiry date of your last renewal you will…

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Month(s) missing when printing Annual Partial Exemption Adjustment (VAT) Report

If you are a VAT registered practice then you will need to produce a VAT report per period/quarter. The software has a facility to calculate…

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End of Year, Others and Favourites tabs missing from cashbook reports

This problem has been reported by users running the software on Windows 7 with the theme set to “Windows Classic”. In this configuration the tabs will…

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Date related errors in payroll running on Windows 10

Windows 10 actually has two different locations to configure your PC region and language settings, both of these need to be checked. Click on the…