Convert a Trial Balance Spreadsheet to a CSV File
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When converting a spreadsheet to import your company accounting records, be sure to include a column for the following as they are required to complete your trial balance import:

  • Account name or description
  • Debit
  • Credit

These items are required to complete the trial balance import. Following is a sample trial balance report.

Adjust all accounts for tax purposes and ensure debit and credits are balanced prior to importing.

To convert from a Microsoft Excel file to the CSV format:

  1. Go to File.
  2. Select "CSV (comma delimited)" from the Save As drop-down, then save the file.

To convert an Open Office spreadsheet file to CSV format:

  1. Go to File.
  2. Click Save As.
  3. Select "Text CSV (.CSV)" from the Save as type drop-down, then save the file.