This functionality applies to all products except for AE/AO Ledger.
How to add a header account
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Open the workpapers period. See Opening an existing period. The Prepare Trial Balance (Workpapers) table is displayed.
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Click Add account on the Tasks bar. The Add Account window opens.
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Select the Header option.
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Select the classification for the account from the Account Type drop-down.
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The Account Classification and Account Number prefix fields automatically update to reflect the correct classification for the selected account.
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Enter the account number into the Account Number field. The account number must be unique.
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Enter the Account Name. The Account Name field is limited to a maximum of 30 alphanumeric characters.
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Click OK. The header account is displayed in the table in bold italics in the appropriate place in the chart of accounts.
How to add a detail account
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Open the workpapers period. See Opening an existing period. The Prepare Trial Balance (Workpapers) table is displayed.
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Click Add account on the Tasks bar. The Add Account window opens.
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Select the Detail option.
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Select the classification for the account from the Account Type drop-down. The Account Classification and Account Number prefix fields automatically update to reflect the correct classification for the selected account.
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Enter the Account Number. The account number must be unique.
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Enter the Account Name. The Account Name field is limited to a maximum of 30 alphanumeric characters.
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Click OK. The detail account is displayed in the table in italics in the appropriate place in the chart of accounts.