


Note: Do not interrupt the backup process. Choose a backup location, then click Save.Set the backup options as desired, then click Backup.The Year-End process will need to be restarted after completing the review. Note: Running the Internal Accounting Review will close out of the Year-End Wizard. It is recommended to run this, but not required. The Internal Accounting Review checks your company for common mistakes and transactions/conditions not adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Note: If running the reports closes the Year End Wizard (or Sage 50US) then you will need to print 1 group at a time or print them prior to running the Year End Wizard. If you do wish to print, check Print for the desired reports, then click Next. Sage 50 strongly recommends that you print all fiscal year-end reports if you haven't done so already.The following unprinted items exist for the company you are closing." when closing a year If you do not wish to print them, click Next.The Unprinted Items screen lists unprinted transactions.

Note: If the Waiting on Bill checkbox is greyed out, a payment may have already been applied to the purchase, which will need to be deleted before the original invoice can be modified. Open any vendor invoice dated in the year being closed that's marked Waiting on Bill.Click the Waiting on Bill column header to sort the list by that column.Go to Lists, Vendors & Purchases, Purchases.If you have any purchases marked Waiting on Bill, the Cannot Proceed window will appear:.Payroll Tax Year: Select this option if your fiscal year does not follow the calendar year, and you need to enter payroll in the next calendar year.Fiscal Year: Select this option if your fiscal year does not follow the calendar year, and the next payroll year is already open.Fiscal and Payroll Tax Years: Select this option if your fiscal year follows the calendar year.If using ShipGear, please close it before attempting to run the wizard, as its connection counts as a user and will not allow the Year End wizard to begin. It is recommended to start the process at the end of your business day, making sure you leave the computer running, and that all other applications are closed. Also, make sure that there are no purchases that are marked as Waiting on Bill. Before starting the Year-End Wizard, print out any unprinted items such as invoices and checks. The Year-End Wizard walks you through the process of closing out your first open fiscal year, payroll tax year, or both.
