Overview                                                  
What you need to know
System requirements 
Upgrades
Version history

Getting started
Introduction
Setting up a new client
Creating your first accounts - step by step        
Final accounts production checklist
Console toolbar

Using First Choice Final Accounts    
Chart of accounts
Accounts description file
Special account codes
Posting file data entry
Transferring opening balances
Importing trial balances
Using the client data screens
Printing the final accounts
Using Quick View/print
Dealing with fixed assets
Creating/filing accounts for Companies House

Other Topics
Periods of accounts and comparatives
Final accounts creation options
Cashflow statements for limited companies
Final accounts validation
HMRC Live validation
The trial balance import wizard
How the software handles iXBRL
The iXBRL viewer
Submitting accounts to HMRC and Companies House
Exporting self assessment data to tax packages
The Clients directory screen
Installing import conversion files
Final accounts formatting options               
Limited Company abbreviated accounts                                                                     
                                                                         

ADD: see Setting up a new client

EDIT: You can edit or change the client name. Note: You cannot change the Client type from the original setting.

DELETE: Removes all the data files for the selected client. You are given the option to keep or delete any saved final accounts files.

BACKUP: Backs up all the data and accounts files to a drive* of your choice in a separate sub-folder of  \FirstChoiceBackup for each client. You can select any or all of the clients to backup.
* You select the Backup default drive on the USER OPTIONS screen.

RESTORE Restores any or all of the backed up files into Clients directory.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS PRODUCTION CONSOLE: Opens the console screen

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS DIRECTORY: Opens a directory of all the saved accounts (including accounts for Companies House) for the selected client. The status of the accounts (whether draft or final) or in the case of Companies House accounts, the current stage of the filing process. Double-click the period end to open the file in your browser.

COMPANIES HOUSE ACCOUNTS FILING (Group):
FILING DEADLINES: Opens a table showing the accounts filing status for all limited company clients where the accounts have not yet been accepted by Companies House. Helps to keep users on top of filing deadlines.

POLL GATEWAY: Sends an electronic request to the Gateway for an update on the status of all accounts submitted not yet accepted.