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Is it necessary to delete old companies after split the financial year?
No, It is not necessary to delete the old company after split the financial year. If you want to delete then you can do so.
Can I update balances from a previous year?
Yes, when you create a new financial year then the balance of all masters will be update as opening balance in the next financial year.
How can I ensure a zero balance in the upcoming financial year?
If you have zero closing balance of masters in last year then in the upcoming year zero balance will carry forward in the opening.
Is it necessary to separate my company every years in BUSY?
No, it is not necessary to separate or split the company every year in BUSY. You can run your company with multiple financial years.
Can the value of items with an opening stock be updated automatically in next financial year or do I need to do it manually?
When you create a new financial year in a company the closing stock of items will be automatically update to the next financial year.
Is there a specific location in the software to change the financial year or can it be done from any tab?
The Change Financial Year option is available under the Administration tab. However you can switch the financial year by using the F11 function key.
How do I transfer batch numbers from one financial year to the next year in BUSY Accounting Software?
When you change a new financial year in the company, then all the batch numbers will get carry forward to the next financial year.
How can I change the financial year in my accounts to view reports for past financial years?
To change Financial in BUSY you can press F11 key or take backup and go to administration menu then select change Financial year option.
Is there a shortcut key to switch from one year to another in the software?
Yes, you can switch the financial year using the shortcut key F11, but this function only works when financial years have already been created.
How long does it take to carry forward data from last year to current year?
The time takes to carry forward data from last year to current year is depends on the number of masters exist in the database.