Accounts data can be manually entered, or imported from a CSV file. Once entered, it can be edited as required.
If you have subscribed to IRIS Elements Tax (any level), you can choose to synchronise accounts data with the data for the applicable tax return. Find out how to synchronise accounts data with a tax return.
- Select the Source Data tab.
- For each line entry, enter an Account code, a Narrative, and a Debit or Credit value.
If you know the account code, click anywhere in the Select an account field, then enter the code in the Search box. You can also search on the code description. Any matching codes are listed as you type. Select the required code.
If you don't know the account code, select View full accounts list to open a list of codes from your selected chart of accounts. Find out how to use the list.
If you subscribe to IRIS Elements Accounts Production Professional, you can edit the account code Description by selecting the pencil icon and replacing the description with your own, then select Save.
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A new line is added as each entry is completed and is automatically saved.
Sort the list
You can change the order of the items in the list by selecting an option from the Sort by list.
Switch the debit and credit view on or off
Switch to a single amount column rather than individual debit and credit columns view using the Debit & Credit view toggle at the top of the list.
You'll then need to enter credits as a negative value which will be shown in brackets when saved.
Delete all entries
If you need to start again, select Delete all at the top of the list. This process cannot be reversed.
When prompted, select Yes, delete all data.