PRE-REQUISITE : 

1) This function is only accessible by the user with Administrator role.

2) Must have setup the Conversion Date.

3) Must have setup the Chart of Account.


SimpanKira needs to pick up where your old system left off. 

Entering your opening balances gives SimpanKira an accurate set of numbers to start from. Just trying to correct a bank balance? Read the first step, then confirm. 


Enter Bank Balances as they were on this date

  • Check your internet banking or a statement for balances as they were by the end of the date on this screen.
  • Enter any bank account balances above zero into the Debit column. 
  • Enter the balance of any overdrawn accounts or credit cards into the Credit column. 

Enter total outstanding sales invoices on this date. 

  • Enter the outstanding balance of all unpaid or partly paid sales invoices into the Debit column for Accounts Receivable.
  • After confirming your conversion balances, you’ll need to enter the outstanding invoices that make up this amount.
  • Run a Trial Balance report in your old system to find this balance, along with any others you would like to enter. 
  • Always enter positive numbers. If you have a negative total, for example due to an unpaid customer credit note, enter it into the Credit column as positive. 


Enter total outstanding purchase invoice on this date. 

  • Enter the outstanding balance of all unpaid or partly paid purchase invoices into the Credit column for Accounts Payable. 
  • After confirming your balances, you’ll need to enter the outstanding bills that make up this amount. 
  • Run a Trial Balance report in your old system to find this balance, along with any others you’d like to enter. 
  • Always enter positive numbers. If you have a negative total, for example due to a credit note owed to you, enter it into the Credit column as positive.


Enter any other balances. 

  • Add any other accounts you’d like to transition over. 
  • Run a Trial Balance report in your old system to find these balances. 


Confirm. 

  • Confirm your balances as at the date above. 
  • You’ll next need to enter any outstanding invoices and bills, equal to the Accounts Receivable and Payable totals.