Prepare CCH Axcess data for conversion to UltraTax CS

The 1st step to prepare data for conversion from CCH Axcess to UltraTax CS is exporting the data in the proper format and preparing the files for our Conversion Team. Complete the following steps to create the files you'll need to give to convert your data for use in UltraTax CS.
Before you prepare data to convert.
Complete the following before you prepare data for conversion:
  • Remove any client passwords: You'll need to remove all client passwords in your old software before you prepare the data to send to the Conversion Team.
  • Rename, renumber, or change client IDs: The Conversion Team will use the same client IDs in your old software. If you need to change any client IDs, do so before sending data for conversion. Client IDs must be unique across all entities in UltraTax CS.
Prepare data for conversion.
  1. Create a folder on your desktop where you will export your CCH data.
  2. Open CCH Axcess Tax.
  3. Open the
    Return Manager
    .
  4. Select the returns you want to convert.
  5. Select the
    Utilities
    tab, then select
    Transfer to CCH Axcess
    . If this option is grayed out, contact your CCH Axcess Firm Administrator.
  6. On the
    Return Transfer Options
    screen, enter a generic description in the
    Office group name
    field, and change the location of the export to the folder created in step 1.
  7. Open the export folder to confirm you have the correct data. You should see files that have a
    [taxyear]_RT_[currentdate]_[currenttime].dat
    format. For example, the file name would be 2022_RT_20230729_0913.dat if you exported a 2022 return on 7/29/2023 at 09:13am.
  8. Right-click the folder you created in step 1, then select
    Send to
    , then
    Compressed zip
    , or zip the folder using your preferred method.
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