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How do I change the accounting period?

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Summary

How to change the accounting period in Sage 50 Accounting.

Description

How to change the accounting period in an open fiscal year in Sage 50 Accounting. To open a new fiscal year, see How to run the Year-End Wizard.

Resolution

  1. Click Tasks, System, Change Accounting Period. Or just click the accounting period shown in the ribbon at the top of the main screen.
  2. Select the accounting period you wish to open, then click OK.
  3. Click No to the question Would you like to print your invoices or checks before continuing?
  4. Click No to the question Would you like to print your reports before continuing?
  5. Click No to the question Would you like to run an Internal Accounting Review?
    Note: If needed, click Yes to any of the three questions above to complete those tasks.
  6. The current accounting period will change to the selected period.

 

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