HOPE System Guide Control System 12/6/94 Page 146

Account Detailed Steps (Cont.)

PRINTING THE BALANCE SHEET

The Balance Sheet is calculated using the "Year-to-Date" amounts contained in the Chart of Accounts. To print the Balance Sheet:

Choose "Print Balance Sheet" from the Accounting Menu.

The Balance Sheet may be printed on the printer or displayed on the screen. Appendix A contains an example of a typical Balance Sheet.

CHANGING THE ACCOUNTING PERIOD DATES

You will have different Accounting files for each month of the year. Accordingly, each Accounting file will be named according to the dates it covers, indicating which accounting period it represents. To set the dates for an Accounting File:

Choose "Change Dates for Accounting Period" from the Accounting Menu.

You will be presented with the beginning and ending dates of the accounting period as they are currently entered. To change either of the dates:

Choose the date you wish to change.

Enter the new date.

When you are done, return to the Accounting Menu. The dates will automatically be saved by HOPE.