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Computer Tutorial 3 Lesson 2  1
LESSON 2
Working with a chart of accounts
Topic outline
2.1 Using an input window
2.2 The G/L Accounts window
2.3 Using Accpac Help
2.4 Printing an opening trial balance
2.5 Printing and reviewing the chart of accounts
2.6 Adding, modifying, and deleting accounts
2.7 Backing up the general ledger
2.8 Self-testing questions
Overview
A company’s general ledger data must be organized by way of a chart of accounts before
transactions can be entered and posted to the general ledger. In Topic 1.3, you reviewed how
a chart of accounts is used. This lesson further describes how a chart of accounts is set up in
Accpac and how accounts are managed.
Learning objectives
 Print an opening trial balance.
 Use Accpac online Help.
 Print and review the chart of accounts.
 Identify the input features on the G/L Accounts window.
 Add accounts to the chart of accounts.
 Modify the details of an account.
 Delete an account from the chart of accounts.
 Back up the general ledger data.
Starting up
1. Start Accpac 5.6A. (See Exercise 1.1 to review how to start the program.)
2. In the Open Company dialog box, select Sample Company Ltd. and click OK. The
company desktop is displayed.
TOPIC 2.1
Using an input window
As you use Accpac, you will need to enter information into windows and dialog boxes. Given
that Accpac is a Windows program, many standard input features such as text boxes, drop-
down lists, check boxes, option buttons, and command buttons work similarly to other
Windows programs. However, there are features specific to Accpac that require explanation.