Module#4: Performing Period-End Tasks Flashcards
You can use the _________ feature to export setup records, Vendor records and transactions.
A: Import
B: Export
C: Add
B: Export
Depending on the type of file to which you are exporting your data, you may have to create a file beforehand
A: True
B: False
A: True
In addition to being able to export data, you can also import data
A: True
B: False
A: True
True or False: Sage 300 enables you to export data in your Sage 300 database to a non-Sage 300 application.
A: True
B: False
A: True
Which file types does Sage 300 allow you to export to? (Select all the correct answers)
A: CSV File B: XML C: Microsoft PowerPoint D: Microsoft Access E: All
A: CSV File
B: XML
D: Microsoft Access
True or False: Exporting a file alters the original file.
A: True
B: False
B: False
The majority of companies divide their fiscal year into ________ accounting periods
A: 10
B: 11
C: 12
C: 12
The primary objective of month-end processing is to
A: bring the books into compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
B: prepare month-end financial statements and reports.
C: Both
C: Both
there is a required month-end procedures in Sage 300
A: True
B: False
B: False, there is no required month-end
Accounts Payable month-end tasks should be performed before the General Ledger month-end tasks are performed.
A: posting open batches B: performing a data integrity check C: backing up your data D: printing various analytical reports E: clear Accounts Payable history F: clear statistics G: All
G: All
A data integrity check verifies that your data is ________ Free
A: Error
B: Risk
C: Space
A: Error
When should you run a data integrity check?
A: Before starting up Sage 300
B: before backing up your data
C: Before making any accounts and posts
B: before backing up your data
The data integrity check can only be run by your ________ Administrator, or a person assigned to a security group with authorization to check data integrity.
A: Corporate
B: System
C: Operation
B: System
What are some things that can go wrong during posting?
A: power fluctuation
B: network problem
C: hard disk problem
D: All
D: All
You should backup your files every 6 months
A: True
B: False
B: False, you should do it on a regular basis
When should a separate backup be done?
A: Month End
B: Week End
C: Year End
A: Month End
Why is it a good idea to use at least two sets of backup files?
A: This way you never overwrite your most recent one.
B: So if you screw up one you have another one
C: In case you delete one then you have another one
A: This way you never overwrite your most recent one.
The Vendor Transactions report does what?
A: Shows you the current status of your vendor accounts.
B: lists all the transactions that have been posted to your vendor accounts for the selected period.
C: Both
C: Both
The Aged Payables report is used to
A: group outstanding transactions into current period
B: Print old reports that are months old
C: Both
A: group outstanding transactions into current period
How many aging periods, based on due date or document date are there?
A: 3
B: 4
C: 5
B: 4
The Aged Cash Requirements report is used to assist you in your cash flow projections and analysis but what else does it do?
A: It will outline for you the amount of cash required to meet outstanding payables as they come due.
B: it will let you put cash onto any outstanding accounts
C: Both
A: It will outline for you the amount of cash required to meet outstanding payables as they come due.
General Ledger transactions can’t be created for you automatically when you post a batch in Accounts Payable. You will have to create them manually
A: True
B: False
B: False, They can be created for you automatically
At month-end, you should use the ________ option to clear data that you no longer require.
A: Clear History
B: Clear Accounts
C: Clear Posts
A: Clear History