Cimplico Workpapers does not pull individual journals from the connected ledger. Instead, it reflects the impact of these journals in the trial balance when refreshed. Here’s how it works and what we recommend.
How journals are reflected
When you update the trial balance in Cimplico Workpapers, it captures the most recent figures from the connected ledger (if you are using one). This includes the effects of any manual journals posted there. However:
The trial balance only displays the final, aggregated amounts.
The Journals tab in your worksheets will not include journals created in the client’s ledger—it exclusively displays journals created within Cimplico Workpapers.
Using journals in Cimplico Workpapers
If you choose to create journals directly in your connected ledger, that’s fine, as the trial balance will still reflect the overall impact of those journals when refreshed. However, for better clarity and control, we recommend managing journals directly within Cimplico Workpapers.
Working with journals in Cimplico Workpapers makes it easier to:
Track adjustments made by your team after receiving the client’s file.
Ensure all updates and changes are reflected correctly.
⚠️ Warning: If you create a journal in Cimplico Workpapers and post it to your connected ledger, any edits made directly in the ledger will not automatically sync back to the journal in Cimplico Workpapers.
You'll need to select the Update button on the journals page to pull through the new journal figures.
Our recommendation
To enhance visibility and streamline your workflows, we suggest using Cimplico Workpapers journals. This ensures you and your team can clearly see and manage adjustments. Learn more about the benefits in the article Journals Explained.