Compilation of balance sheets in electronic form is possible by manually entering values into the reporting form through text editors. Also, its formation is possible in the programs of automation of accounting systems at enterprises.
Necessary
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Instructions
Step 1
When compiling the balance sheet in electronic form, download the reporting form No. 1 "Balance sheet" to your computer and fill in its lines with the values taken from the results of your business transactions on the company's accounts. Please note that in no case can you make changes to the reporting form itself, the form was enshrined in the legislation on accounting in enterprises.
Step 2
When summarizing the balance sheet, pay attention to the compliance with the main condition for its preparation: the asset must equal the liability. Do not adjust the values in the reporting forms to see the most complete picture of the results of the enterprise's activities, since other forms of reporting submitted to government agencies are drawn up on its basis.
Step 3
Use special accounting automation programs to compile the balance sheet in electronic form, for example, "1C: Accounting". Enter the data of your company regarding the accounting policy, the working chart of accounts, fill in the business journal, enter the account balances and select from the reporting menu, create a balance sheet for the results of business activities for the reporting period.
Step 4
After drawing up a balance in accounting automation programs, be sure to recheck the results manually, especially for the first reporting periods of using these programs. To periodically check the correctness of accounting, try to seek the help of independent auditors in order to avoid further penalties.
Step 5
Please note that the use of automated accounting systems presupposes preliminary training of the company's employees in the aspects of working with the software versions used.
