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Transferring an audit pack and distributed processing
This document outlines the functionality of the CCH Audit Automation system regarding client data transfer between network and local environments. It details the process for transferring client audit packs, including how current and back-up data is managed. The document explains the user interface elements such as the "Pick list" and "Action" buttons used during the transfer, as well as data verification steps that ensure safe transfers. Additionally, it highlights that transferring a client pack also includes the master pack and user files to maintain access and consistency across devices.
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Tests and Work Programme
The document outlines the functionalities of an audit automation system that enables users to track audit progress, complete checklists, and maintain comprehensive working papers. It features a color-coded system for document status, provides options to enter audit test details, update checklists, and create working papers. Additionally, it allows for various sign-offs from senior to partner levels, manages reviews, and includes tools for calculating sample sizes. Users can also transfer comments between documents, structure their audit files effectively, and utilize calculators to enhance their auditing processes.
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System Variables
This document outlines the functionality of system variables within an audit pack, which serve as global variables recalculated when trial balances or journals are modified. It details how to define, add, edit, and delete these variables, including the structure and limits of variable names and formulas. The formulas, up to 254 characters, can incorporate various operators and refer to accounting data and classifications. Additionally, it discusses how variables can have restrictions for data inclusion and provides guidance on managing these elements within the system.
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System Settings
The document outlines the system settings and configurations for CCH Audit Automation, detailing how these settings are stored, modified, and their implications for user operation. Key features include managing data paths for database access, international settings for date formats and currency, and various user interface options. Additionally, it addresses settings that facilitate integration with third-party applications, alter audit pack completion status, enforce password changes, and manage access permissions. The document serves as a guide for System Managers and users to optimize their use of the software while adhering to internal protocols.
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Status Documents
The document explains the functionality of status documents within a client information system, detailing the process of accessing, editing, and finalizing these documents. It describes how to view available status documents, the use of default screens if documents are missing, and the procedure for editing documents by checking them out for local storage and subsequently checking them back in after updates. An accompanying image illustrates the interface.
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Restricting access to clients using CCH Central
This document outlines the procedure for restricting user access to audit clients in CCH Central. It explains necessary steps, including configuring security settings in the maintenance section, creating virtual companies, and linking employee records to the appropriate client teams. Users must be given access to clients either by linking them to the same company or by adding them to the client team with appropriate permissions. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of applying Central data security settings in CCH Audit Automation for effective access control.
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Resetting the User Count
CCH Audit Automation tracks user access to data packs, with a maximum of one user for single-user systems and dynamic user counts for multi-user versions. The user count can be affected by events such as power failures, which may require a reset. The system provides real-time updates on active users and a facility to reset the user count from the maintenance menu. Care must be taken to ensure no users are actively accessing the data before performing a reset, as doing so may disrupt necessary operations. The user list is updated every 10 seconds and follows a last-in, first-out basis for active sessions.
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Removing an Audit Pack
The document outlines the process for deleting an audit pack in CCH Audit Automation to free up space in the database. Users can initiate the removal by selecting the "Remove pack" option from the System maintenance menu. After entering the relevant pack code, the system verifies its validity and prompts for confirmation to delete the specified client code and period. A progress report is provided during deletion, and users can subsequently clear orphaned records from the database.
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Merge Codes
This document outlines the functionalities of Microsoft Word and Excel for handling various document elements related to client and system data, including merge codes for dynamic content insertion. It details formatting options, table controls, client reference data, and extended codes for embedding planning information. Key functionalities include the ability to switch between portrait and landscape page orientations, customized table appearances, and options for retrieving background file information. This tool is primarily aimed at professionals needing structured documentation for audits and reviews.
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Materiality Base of Factors
The document details the functionality of CCH Audit Automation in calculating up to four materiality figures based on defined factor bases. Each materiality figure is an average derived from a combination of classifications from the chart of accounts, such as turnover and result before tax. It describes the process for defining materiality factors, editing classifications, and setting applicable percentages. Additionally, it outlines the use of a materiality calculation matrix and explains how to apply graduated or flat percentages, including restrictions for account totals. Overall, it serves as a guide for customizing materiality calculations within the system.
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Maintaining Permanent Audit File data
This document outlines the procedures for maintaining permanent file data within CCH Audit Automation. It details the structure for filing and accessing essential documents, including functionalities for entering, editing, and printing data. Key processes include checking out documents for editing, managing addresses and contact information, and customizing folder structures. The document highlights the importance of maintaining a record of various business elements, such as shareholders and company activities. Additionally, it covers document management features, including copying files between permanent and current audits, as well as the process for re-linking documents if links are lost.
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Introduction to System Managers Manual
The document outlines the configuration and system settings for CCH Audit Automation, detailing crucial features such as data path management, internationalization support, and various operational settings. It explains how users can modify these settings, manage user access levels, and customize the software's behavior regarding document creation and audit processes. Specific options include integrating third-party accounts, managing user passwords, and applying security measures. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for both system managers and users, ensuring they understand and can effectively utilize the software's capabilities.
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Exchanging data between CCH Accounts Production and Audit Automation
This document provides a detailed guide for configuring CCH Accounts Production and CCH Audit Automation to facilitate data exchange, particularly focusing on transferring Trial Balances and journals. It outlines the necessary one-time setup tasks, including creating file structures for export and import and configuring system options. Step-by-step instructions are given for exporting Trial Balances to CCH Audit Automation, importing them, and transferring journals back to CCH Accounts Production, emphasizing the importance of correct mapping and handling potential errors during these processes.
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Customising Audit Programmes
This document outlines the customization process for Audit Programmes in CCH Audit Automation. It explains how initial checklists are automatically tailored based on client data and risk assessments. Users can further modify test procedures by activating, inactivating, renaming, or adding new tests. The document also details the steps for running updates on audit test exclusions and sample calculations, as well as instructions for editing existing tests and inserting new items. Additionally, it highlights features for managing objectives and working paper indices within the audit programmes.
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CCH Audit Automation: Master Pack Installation/Update Guides
This document provides links to the Master Pack Installation and Update Guides for CCH Audit Automation, which includes resources for three specific packs: CCH Master Packs, Mercia Master Packs, and PCAS Master Packs. Each section contains direct links to the respective update and installation guides, aimed at assisting users in the installation and updating processes of these SQL-based packages.
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CCH Accounts Production chart for Company Pack installation instructions
The document provides detailed instructions for installing the VizTopia chart of accounts from a CD or by downloading updates. Steps are outlined for both methods, including necessary user actions on the computer. It emphasizes the integration with CCH Accounts Production, leveraging a specific coding system for account identification. Additionally, it discusses how to manage updates for existing clients linked to the master packs, highlighting the caution required to avoid data loss. Support contact is recommended for further assistance in updating existing client charts.
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Amend Pack Completion Status
This document provides guidance on how to edit the completion and status information of an audit pack in Audit Automation. It explains the process to amend pack completion status via the File menu, detailing the necessary fields including error flags, mode, progress tracking, and options for generated programmes and checklists. Each field has specific functionalities and limitations, such as editing progress to revert audit stages without advancing them. The document emphasizes the consequences of unchecking checkboxes for programmes and checklists, leading to potential loss of customizations. Instructions on saving or canceling changes are also included.