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Hollidaypools
Level 1

Do I Need to Start Another File?

Hello All,

 

I've been doing the books for my company since June.  However, prior to me starting, nobody had ever reconciled anything or even closed out a month or year since 2016.  So many things are coded wrong and it is affecting all of my financials.  My question is, is it ever okay to just start a new company file so I can just start fresh come Jan. 1st?

Thanks,

Sara

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Best answer December 16, 2020

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AileneA
QuickBooks Team

Do I Need to Start Another File?

Hello, Hollidaypools. 

 

I'd be happy to assist you with creating a new company file from your existing company file in QuickBooks Desktop. We can export and import the data.  

 

All the lists, transactions, templates, and preferences in the existing company file will move over. You can refer to this article on how to create a new company file. Start a new company file with data from your existing file

 

In case you encounter an error when creating a new company file from the existing company file, you can refer to this article for troubleshooting steps: Create new company files from existing ones in QuickBooks Desktop

 

That's it. If you need further assistance with the steps, please click the reply button. I'll be happy to help you. Stay safe!

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AileneA
QuickBooks Team

Do I Need to Start Another File?

Hello, Hollidaypools. 

 

I'd be happy to assist you with creating a new company file from your existing company file in QuickBooks Desktop. We can export and import the data.  

 

All the lists, transactions, templates, and preferences in the existing company file will move over. You can refer to this article on how to create a new company file. Start a new company file with data from your existing file

 

In case you encounter an error when creating a new company file from the existing company file, you can refer to this article for troubleshooting steps: Create new company files from existing ones in QuickBooks Desktop

 

That's it. If you need further assistance with the steps, please click the reply button. I'll be happy to help you. Stay safe!

Hollidaypools
Level 1

Do I Need to Start Another File?

Thanks so much for your response.  Right now, I'm just doing my research and seeing what my options are .  All feedback is welcome.

 

Thanks,

Sara

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