Method 1 - Using Report Type Codes

This method lets you quickly specify which period to print in each column by simply entering a code from the highlighted box on the right side of the screen. Notice that these codes can be used to specify budget figures as well as actual.

1.First, fill in a reference date in the Current Period Begin and Current Period End fields. This gives the system a point of reference for all of the report type codes. (Remember that Current Period Begin is not used for balance sheets.)

2.Next, use the Type field to choose a code for each column. Up to 7 columns can be defined.

3.Use Enter to proceed to the next screen.

· Do not fill in dates in the Begin and End fields when using this method. These fields are disabled whenever the Type field is used.

Sample

In the following example, the reference point is September 2008. Column 1 will show figures for the current period (February), column 2 will show last year's February figures, and column 3 will show current year-to-date figures.