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Trial Balance Template

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Q1. How do I create a new Trial Balance template?

  • Go to Settings > Templates > Reports > Accounting Tab, then click New Template (Trial Balance).

  • Alternatively, in Reports > Trial Balance, click the template selector (top right) and choose New Template.

Q2. What settings can I customize in my Trial Balance template?

  • The Trial Balance template has three tabs: General, PDF, and Actions.

    • General: Edit template name, baseline period, header, and footer.

    • PDF: Customize layout, header, and footer for PDF version of the report.

      • Note: PDF preview and export are only supported for up to 8 columns.

Q3. What columns are supported in the Trial Balance template?

  • The Trial Balance template supports the following columns:

    • Comparative: Compare by previous days, months, quarters, or years, and adjust display order.

    • Adjustable:

      • Account Code (locked)

      • Account Name (locked)

      • Account Type

      • Status

      • Debit (PHP)

      • Credit (PHP)

      • Account Currency

      • Debit (Source)

      • Credit (Source)

      • Note: Account Code and Account Name columns are locked. Debit and Credit columns cannot be hidden. (PHP) pertains to the org’s default currency.

Q4. How do I select/hide/arrange columns in the Trial Balance template?

  • To add comparative columns, click Compare (beside the baseline period date).

  • To show or hide columns:

    • Click the column icon at the top right of the template.

    • In the panel, you’ll see two lists: Hidden Columns and Selected Columns.

    • To show a column, move it from Hidden Columns to Selected Columns.

    • To hide a column, hover over it in the Selected Columns list and click the hide icon.

    • Note: Debit and Credit columns cannot be hidden.

  • To arrange columns:

    • Click the column icon at the top right of the template.

    • In the Selected Columns list, hover over a row and drag it to your preferred position.

    • Note: Account Code and Account Name are locked and cannot be moved.

Q5. How do I duplicate a Trial Balance template?

  • Go to Settings > Templates > Reports, hover over the template, click the three-dot icon, and select Duplicate.

Q6. What happens when I update a Trial Balance template?

  • Changes apply automatically. For previously downloaded reports, redownload them to apply updates.

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