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Adding entities manually (individually or in bulk)

Written by Hannah Olsson

Adding entities manually in Cimplico Workpapers is a flexible way to set up your client records. You can add them one by one or in bulk using a CSV file.

šŸ’” Tips:

ā„¹ļø Note: Users, Managers, and Administrators all have permission to add entities.

Step 1: Go to the Entities Screen

  1. Navigate to the Entities screen to view your firm’s current list of entities.

  2. Select New Entity in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Choose the Source and Method

  1. Set Source to Manual.

  2. In the Import Bulk section choose:

    • No to add entities individually.

    • Yes to import entities in bulk via CSV.

Step 3: Enter the entities information

Adding entities individually

  1. Fill in the following fields:

    • Entity Name: Enter the name of the entity.

    • Legal Name: Enter the legal name or select the checkbox Use as Legal Name to copy the Entity Name.

    • Financial Year End Date: Select the financial year-end month and day.

    • Entity Type: Choose the appropriate type from the dropdown menu.

    • Group (optional): Assign the entity to an existing group using the dropdown.

  2. Review the details to ensure accuracy.

  3. Click Create Entity to save.
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Adding entities in bulk via CSV

  1. Download the CSV Template

  2. Fill in the Template: Use the table below to understand the required fields and their formatting.

  3. Upload the File: Drag and drop the file into the uploader or click to select the file manually.

  4. Click Create Entity to process the file

CSV Requirements

Field

Description

Name *

The entity's name

Legal Name *

The entity's legal name

Financial Year End Month *

The numeric value for the month (1 - 12)

Financial Year End Day *

The numeric value for the day (1 - 31)

Entity Type *

Must be one of the following:

  • COMPANY

  • TRUST

  • PARTNERSHIP

  • SOLE_TRADER

  • INDIVIDUAL

  • UNIT_TRUST

  • ESTATE

  • SELF_MANAGED_SUPERANNUATION_FUND

  • SUPERANNUATION_FUND

  • GOVERNMENT_ENTITY

  • CLUB_OR_SOCIETY

  • NOT_FOR_PROFIT

  • ACCOUNTING_PRACTICE

  • CHARITY

  • LOOK_THROUGH_COMPANY

  • S_CORPORATION

  • OTHER

Group

If using, must match an existing group name.

Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

āš ļø Warning: If there are mistakes in the file, errors will be displayed showing the specific rows and issues that need correction. Fix the errors in the CSV and re-upload the file.

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