Specifications

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 Some settings are permanent. In the initial setup process, for example, you can create a
format for the segmented account number. But once these formats have been set up, they
cannot be changed.
In Exercise 2.7, you delete an account added in Exercise 2.5.
EXERCISE 2.7
Deleting an account
1. In the G/L Account window, click the Finder button to the right of the Account field.
The Finder - Accounts window opens.
2. Click the row for account 1035, then click Select. The details of account 1035 are
displayed in the G/L Account window.
3. Change the status to Inactive by clicking the radio button.
4. Click Delete to delete the account. A warning dialog box appears. Click Yes. The
account is now deleted.
5. Close the G/L Account window to return to the company desktop.
6. On the menu bar, click File Exit to exit Accpac.
TOPIC 2.7
Backing up the general ledger
The purpose of a backup is to create an alternate copy of data or programs, so that in the event
of a catastrophe, your files are protected. One of the fundamental principles of a backup is
that it should be kept in a location different from the original data. This way, if the hard drive
crashes, or the building housing the computer burns down, your backup is not affected.