Bank Imports

Overview

In accounting, importing data refers to the process of transferring financial information from external sources or other systems into an accounting software or database. This data often includes transactions, invoices, payroll, bank statements, and other financial details. Importing data streamlines record-keeping by eliminating manual data entry, ensuring consistency, and enabling accurate and timely financial reporting.

These tutorials explain how to set up QuickEasy BOS Professional to import data from your Bank Account.

Navigation: Main Menu > Settings & Defaults > Settings (tab)

How to Set Bank Import Options in QuickEasy

1. Navigate to Accounting Default Settings (Main Menu > Settings & Defaults > Settings (tab)

2. Click the Arrow in the Value column next to Copy and Paste Bank Import file and select an option from the dropdown list:

   • No: The bank account file must be stored on the server and selected from there.

   • Yes: The bank statement must be opened in a note reader (e.g. Notepad) and copied and pasted into QuickEasy. 

How to Link Bank Import Options in the Chart of Accounts

1. Navigate to Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > Accounts (tab).

2. Expand the Statement of Financial Position > Assets > Bank by clicking on the arrows.

3. In the Import column, select an import option for each Bank Account from the dropdown list.

How to Determine if your Bank File can be Imported

1. Login to your bank account.

2. Check if transactions can be downloaded in either .ofx or .csv format.

3. If they can, your bank file can be imported (or copied and pasted).