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Refer to the following workflows for a graphical view of procedures:

Client setup

Client type overview
Chart of account setup workflow
Accounts payable setup workflow
Accounts receivable setup workflow
Check writing setup workflow
Payroll setup workflow

Payroll

Live payroll processing with impounding workflow
Live payroll processing workflow
Processing 1099 forms workflow
Processing payroll tax reconciliation forms workflow
Processing W-2 forms workflow

Accounting

Accounts payable process workflow
Accounts receivable process workflow
Bank account reconciliation workflow
Check writing process workflow
Write-up process workflow

Integration

Exporting client data to QuickBooks workflow
Importing account balances and the Chart of Accounts from QuickBooks workflow
Importing client data from QuickBooks workflow
Integration workflow for audit-based engagements between SMART Practice Aids and Accounting CS Workpapers
1040 tax workflow and UltraTax CS integration overview

Workpapers

Account balance workflow and adjustments via the Trial Balance screen
Disconnect and return workpapers
Roll forward workflow for SMART Practice Aids engagements that are linked in Accounting CS Workpapers
Scanning, printing, and storing documents workflow
Workflow for audit collaboration in the field
Workflow for PPC's SMART Practice Aids audit collaboration in the field
Workpapers workflow for audit-based engagements

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Report designer workflow

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