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Bookkeeping: how to add opening balances

This article explains how to add opening balances for a limited company client in Capium's Bookkeeping module. Opening balances can be entered manually, one account at a time, or uploaded in bulk using the CSV import function. It applies to bookkeepers and practice staff setting up a client's opening position for a new accounting period.

Entering Opening Balances

Navigation > Bookkeeping > Settings > General Settings > Opening Balance

Adding opening balances manually

Navigation > Bookkeeping > Select a client > Settings > General Settings > Opening Balance

• Click + to add a new account. A new row appears.
• Enter the account name.
• Enter the amount in either the Debit or Credit column, depending on the nature of the account.
• Click Save.

Note : Debit and Credit side should be equal in the Grand Total.

Importing opening balances via CSV

• From the Opening Balance screen, click Import.
• Click to download the CSV template file.
• Copy your data into the downloaded template, keeping the existing column structure.
• Choose the completed file.
• Click Import.

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