Version 2024.3.0 release notes

We released version 2024.3.0 on September 26, 2024 for firms using Virtual Office CS and Software as a Service (SaaS). This update was made available for all firms on September 27, 2024.
We released version 2024.3.0 on September 26, 2024 with the following changes.
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Due to the required installation of some Microsoft components, the update of Workpaper CS to v.2024.3.0 may require a restart during the Desktop Setup process.
We strongly recommend that you save and close any work in progress before updating to v.2024.3.0.

General

  • On July 9, 2024, Microsoft ended support for SQL Server 2014. Therefore, as of this release, your firm must have SQL Server 2016 SP3 or higher installed on the servers that run Workpapers CS.
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    • This change doesn’t affect firms using Workpapers CS on Virtual Office or Software as a Service (SaaS).
    • We’re providing several alerts if you haven’t yet upgraded to SQL Server 2016 SP3 or higher in the following ways:
      • An alert displays when you open the application.
      • An alert displays when you attempt to open CS Connect.
      • A message displays in red text in the bottom right corner of the application.
  • We updated how the printer selections in the
    Printers
    tab of the
    User Preferences
    window are recalled for firms using Workpapers CS on Virtual Office CS or Software as a Service (SaaS).