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===== Description =====



Many users use Control in conjunction with another accounting system. In this scenerio, Control is usually used to manage Estimated, Orders, A/Rs, and Payments. In essence, all the real-time customer-focused activities. This section is not for these users.



This section describes the steps involved in transitioning to using Control as your only accounting system. The term "Full Accounting" is meant to convey that you will be using accounting for A/Ps, Payroll (if not outsourced), and full G/L functionality.



There is a definite amount of work in any transition, but Cyrious has identified the process it recommends to minimize the work and ensure the accuracy of the transition. These steps are detailed below.



===== Topics =====
  - Getting Ready (Should be studied by business owner, bookkeeper, and accountant) 
    * [[http://private.cyrioussoftware.com|Online Step-By-Step Guide]] **Recommended**
    * [[startup_-_transition_documents_you_will_need]]
  - [[startup_-_mirroring_your_chart_of_accounts|Startup - Mirroring Your Chart of Accounts]]
  - Getting your WIP and A/Rs Ready 
    * [[startup_-_entering_your_starting_ars]]
    * [[startup_-_entering_your_starting_wip]]
    * [[startup_-_posting_past_costs_on_jobs_in_wip]]
    * [[startup_-_entering_existing_deposits_on_wip]]
    * [[http://startup_-_entering_existing_partial_payments_on_ars|Startup - Entering existing Partial Payments on ARs|Entering existing Partial Payments on A.cyriouswiki.com/rs]]
  - Getting your Bills and A/Ps Ready 
    * [[http://startup_-_entering_your_starting_aps|Entering your starting A.cyriouswiki.com/ps]]
    * [[http://startup_-_entering_existing_partial_payments_made_on_aps|Startup - Entering existing partial payments made on APs|Entering existing partial payments made on A.cyriouswiki.com/ps]]
  - Getting Your Inventory Ready 
    * [[startup_-_entering_your_starting_inventory_levels|Startup - Entering your starting Inventory Levels]]
  - Setting up your credit balances 
    * [[startup_-_transitioning_your_customer_credits]]
    * [[startup_-_transitioning_your_vendor_credits]]
  - Getting Your Historical Payroll Ready 
    * [[startup_-_entering_ytd_payroll_balances|Startup - Entering YTD Payroll Balances]]
  - Getting the Checking Account Ready 
    * [[startup_-_entering_unreconciled_payments]]
    * [[startup_-_setting_your_starting_bank_account_reconcilliation_balance]]
  - [[startup_-_entering_your_starting_gl_balances]] (This must be the __last__ step before closing.)
  - [[startup_-_close_the_month]]