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Editing workpaper settings

Written by Hannah Olsson

Step 1: Open settings

  1. Open the workpaper.

  2. Select the Settings tab from the left-hand navigation.

  3. Ensure you are on the Details tab.

Step 2: Update workpaper details

You can update the following fields:

  • Workpaper Name — update using the text box.

  • Period Start and End Date — use the date selector to update the reporting period.

  • Due Date — use the date selector to update the due date.

  • Materiality Limit — choose between a monetary ($) or percentage (%) limit, then enter the value.

  • Prior Workpaper - choose a prior period workpaper from the dropdown

ℹ️ Note: Workpaper type cannot be changed after a workpaper has been created.

Trial Balance (Annual Compliance only)

  • Accounting Basis — select Accrual or Cash from the dropdown.

ℹ️ Note: If a trial balance was included during setup, it cannot be removed later.

Step 3: Update assigned users

  • Approvers — can only be changed by the current approver or an Administrator.

  • Reviewers — add or remove users using the dropdown.

  • Preparers — add or remove users using the dropdown.

  • Guests — enter the guest's email address to invite them with read-only access.

Step 4: Adjust templates

  • Procedure Template — select a new template from the dropdown.

  • Checklist Template — select a new checklist from the dropdown.

⚠️ Changing templates may affect existing work Updating a template may unmark existing procedures or checklist items.

Step 5: Configure security

Toggle the following settings on or off as needed:

  • Private — restricts access to assigned users and Administrators only.

  • Allow preparers to post journals — enables preparers to post journals directly to the client's files.

Step 6: Save changes

Select Save to apply your changes.

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