Subject Initial Balance Setting

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I. Function Overview

The subject initial balance setting is an important step in the initialization process of the financial system. Through this function, users can input the initial balances of various accounting subjects, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of financial data. This is crucial for establishing new account sets or transitioning between old and new account sets.

II. Function Entry

Users can enter the page to input initial balance data by clicking on the "Subject Initial Balance" option under "Settings" in the main menu.

III. Operation Steps

Enter the Subject Initial Balance Setting Page: Click on "Settings" in the main menu and select "Subject Initial Balance" to enter the page.
Input Initial Balance Data: On the page, input the corresponding initial balance for each accounting subject. Please note that balances can only be entered for the lowest-level subjects.
Perform Trial Balance: After entering the initial balances, click the "Trial Balance" button. The system will check whether the initial data is balanced in terms of debits and credits to ensure accuracy.
Save Settings: After confirming that everything is correct, click the "Save" button to save the entered initial balance data.

IV. Precautions

Source of Initial Balance Data: The initial balance is usually the ending balance from the previous month. Depending on the month in which the account set is created, users need to input the corresponding data.
Input of Detailed Subject Data: If data entry is required at the detailed subject level, the corresponding detailed subjects must first be added in "Subject Management."
Importance of Debit and Credit Balance: The accuracy of the initial balance and the cumulative amounts of debits and credits is crucial for the balance of the end-of-period balance sheet and the accuracy of the income statement.
Inability to Enter Initial Balance: If the subject being attempted for entry is not a lowest-level subject, or if the account set for the current period has already been closed, the initial balance cannot be entered. In this case, it is necessary to first add the lowest-level subject or perform a reversal of the closing operation.

V. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q: Why can't I enter an initial balance for a certain subject?

A: There are two possible reasons: first, the subject is not a lowest-level subject; second, the account set for the current period has already been closed. Please check and confirm the subject level and account set status.

Q: How can I ensure that the entered initial balance is accurate?

A: It is recommended to use the ending balance from the previous month as the initial balance and to perform a trial balance after entry to ensure data accuracy.

Q: Can the initial balance be modified after the account set is enabled?

A: If the account set for the current period has not been closed, the initial balance can be modified. If it has been closed, a reversal of the closing operation must be performed first to make modifications.

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## I. Function Overview

The subject initial balance setting is an important step in the initialization process of the financial system. Through this function, users can input the initial balances of various accounting subjects, ensuring the continuity and accuracy of financial data. This is crucial for establishing new account sets or transitioning between old and new account sets.

## II. Function Entry

Users can enter the page to input initial balance data by clicking on the "Subject Initial Balance" option under "Settings" in the main menu.

## III. Operation Steps

1.  **Enter the Subject Initial Balance Setting Page**: Click on "Settings" in the main menu and select "Subject Initial Balance" to enter the page.
2.  **Input Initial Balance Data**: On the page, input the corresponding initial balance for each accounting subject. Please note that balances can only be entered for the lowest-level subjects.
3.  **Perform Trial Balance**: After entering the initial balances, click the "Trial Balance" button. The system will check whether the initial data is balanced in terms of debits and credits to ensure accuracy.
4.  **Save Settings**: After confirming that everything is correct, click the "Save" button to save the entered initial balance data.

## IV. Precautions

1.  **Source of Initial Balance Data**: The initial balance is usually the ending balance from the previous month. Depending on the month in which the account set is created, users need to input the corresponding data.
2.  **Input of Detailed Subject Data**: If data entry is required at the detailed subject level, the corresponding detailed subjects must first be added in "Subject Management."
3.  **Importance of Debit and Credit Balance**: The accuracy of the initial balance and the cumulative amounts of debits and credits is crucial for the balance of the end-of-period balance sheet and the accuracy of the income statement.
4.  **Inability to Enter Initial Balance**: If the subject being attempted for entry is not a lowest-level subject, or if the account set for the current period has already been closed, the initial balance cannot be entered. In this case, it is necessary to first add the lowest-level subject or perform a reversal of the closing operation.

## V. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

**Q: Why can't I enter an initial balance for a certain subject?**

A: There are two possible reasons: first, the subject is not a lowest-level subject; second, the account set for the current period has already been closed. Please check and confirm the subject level and account set status.

**Q: How can I ensure that the entered initial balance is accurate?**

A: It is recommended to use the ending balance from the previous month as the initial balance and to perform a trial balance after entry to ensure data accuracy.

**Q: Can the initial balance be modified after the account set is enabled?**

A: If the account set for the current period has not been closed, the initial balance can be modified. If it has been closed, a reversal of the closing operation must be performed first to make modifications.