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Documents in Client Accounting

Within each entity, you can use the Documents tab to upload files for reference.

There are 2 types of documents

  • Attaching a document - A physical document that is attached to the client and is uploaded into Client Accounting.

  • External document link - A link to a document that you can access but not uploaded in Client Accounting.

Attaching documents

Documents can be

  • Permanent: These documents apply to all years for that entity. You can view these documents from all active periods.

  • Period-specific: They are linked to specific periods and must be attached to a reconciliation within a workflow.

Documents page showing Permanent documents and Period-specific documents

Uploading a permanent document

A permanent document can only be attached from the Documents tab. Not from within the workflow.

  1. To attach a permanent document, go to the Documents tab > Permanent documents.

  2. Drag and drop the file or browse the folders on your computer.

Uploading a period-specific document

Period-specific documents are uploaded from a reconciliation workflow. For example, you can attach a document within the Trade debtor analysis reconciliation.

  1. To attach a period-specific document, go to the workflow and open the reconciliation.

  2. Use any of the paper-clip icons to attach a file.

    Attach a file window

You can attach a document to more than one reconciliation in a workflow.

Deleting documents

  • Permanent documents can be deleted only from the Documents tab.

  • Period-specific documents can be deleted from workflow reconciliation or the period-specific tab in the Documents tab.

External document link

Connect to an external document using the External document link feature to reference to a document without having to upload them.

When you link an external document

  • The latest version always opens from the external system

  • Documents aren’t uploaded in Client Accounting.

  • You’ll need the right permission to access to the external document. Otherwise, nothing will open when you select the link. You’ll need to request access from the person who shared it.

Remember that external link documents are not included when you export the reports.

  1. Open the workpaper.

  2. Select the Attachments (paperclip icon)

  3. Choose link an external document.

    Document attachment options

  4. Paste the document URL.

    Fields for adding the document URL and file name

  5. Enter a display name.

  6. Select Add link.

    Attach new document window showing a link to the attached document

If you want to...

Use

Reference a file stored elsewhere

Document link

Lock documents with the period

Uploaded attachment

Include files in exports

Uploaded attachment

Use automation features

Uploaded attachment

Always see the latest external version

Document link