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Accounts Formatting
The document describes the CCH Accounts Production Trust Accounts Formatter (CCH AP Formatter), which enhances account preparation by automating data extraction from the nominal ledger. It outlines licensing requirements, available account types (Trust, Probate, Charity, Limited Company, Pension), and client setup processes. The system features a fixed Statutory Database, supports relationships between clients, and utilizes "accounts pages" for layout consistency. Users can customize master pages while adhering to statutory guidelines. Additional features include suppressing zero rows, automatic page number calculations, and various output options.
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Report Profiles
This document outlines the availability of report profiles for four specific reports: Nominal Ledger Print, Trial Balance, Investment Ledger Print, and Income/Acquisitions Schedule. It explains how users can save default report selections to streamline the reporting process. Users can set up these profiles through the System Management menu, where they can choose options to be saved for future use. When running a report, users can select a profile from a dropdown list, with the default selection applied if only one profile exists.
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User-defined Reports
Transaction Reporter is an intuitive reporting tool designed for users to create custom reports by dragging fields from a picklist. It allows reporting on individual or multiple clients, sorting, filtering, and exporting data to MS Word or Excel. Key uses include generating client lists, analyzing stock performance, and reporting on trust accounts. An optional Excel module enhances functionality by enabling direct report generation into spreadsheets. It includes templates for single and cross-client reports, allowing users to easily format and visualize data. Overall, it simplifies ad hoc reporting without requiring technical expertise.
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The Nominal Ledger report
This document outlines the steps to generate a Nominal Ledger report, including accessing it via the Client Menu and selecting report profiles. It details the options available on the Main Options tab for date selection, report format, and specific nominal code choices. It also describes settings on the Extra Columns tab for including running balances, sequence numbers, and contra accounts. Finally, it instructs users to click on “Report” to view or print the completed report.
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The Master Chart
The document outlines the structure and management of client classes and master charts of accounts within a nominal ledger system. It emphasizes the importance of standardization, allowing clients to utilize a consistent set of account codes while enabling customization in account descriptions. Key operations discussed include editing account descriptions and codes, deleting accounts (both individually and globally), simplifying the master chart, changing case formats for account titles, and modifying the length of account codes across all clients. These processes ensure efficient account management while maintaining a standardized approach across clients.
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Reports
This document details various reports included in CCH Trust Accounts, focusing on nominal and investment ledger reports. Key reports highlighted include the Trial Balance, Nominal Ledger, Investment Schedule, and Capital Gains Tax reports, each offering specific insights into account balances, transactions, income analysis, and tax implications. Additional features like customizing report layouts, generating assumed dividends, and calculating notional capital gains are covered. The document also explains how to troubleshoot and configure reports, ensuring users can effectively manage and analyze investment records.
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Reports
The document reports a page error for the CCH Trust Accounts reports section while providing related resources, including links to archived information and product help. CCH Trust Accounts enhances efficiency and reporting for trusts, estates, charities, and other entities. The document also refers to various features of the main menu bar and resources available for software usage assistance.
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Generating a Nominal Ledger report
The Nominal Ledger Report summarizes transactions posted to nominal accounts within specified dates. Users can generate the report via three methods: the Reports menu, the Client menu’s Nominal Ledger tab, or a toolbar shortcut. The report customization includes selecting dates, keeping a portrait orientation, and choosing specific nominal codes. Additionally, options for extra columns provide details like running balance, sequence numbers, and contra accounts. Reports are previewed prior to printing, ensuring users can review them before finalizing.
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Autoload
The document discusses a system feature that allows users to automatically run and save trial balances for different accounts, accommodating various accounting needs like periodic accounts and consolidations for estate accounts. It details the Autoload feature, which enables users to set TB Loading Instructions for accessing specific periods, including portfolio valuations, and referencing different clients' trial balances. Users can configure multiple sets of instructions, but only one can be active at a time. It also mentions the creation of Master TB Loading Instructions for clients with shared accounting periods.