# Merge Backup files **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [July 13, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340 "2020-07-13T12:15:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OGSA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8797f3/32.png) [@OGSA](https://forum.manager.io/u/OGSA)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/1 "2020-07-13T12:15:58Z")
Each yer I have to get the books checked by the accountant and then an auditor. During that period I will update new membership payments (some 150-200) into my existing version. Once the auditor returns his audited version of the Manager system is there a way to merge the audited version back into my current version. Last year I just imported the QIF file into the auditor reconciled version. Took me some 20 hours of work. Any help guys Kingsley Highet ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/2 "2020-07-13T12:43:00Z")
use batch operations for the tabs you had entered new data. you can read the guides regarding the same. ---
**Author:** ![Davide](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/258eb7/32.png) [@Davide](https://forum.manager.io/u/Davide)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2020, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/3 "2020-07-13T12:44:24Z")
It depends on what your accountant will change. The only way I see is through batch update or create but I see it very error prone. You should better get a server/cloud edition in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Brucanna](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/brucanna/32/1960_2.png) [@Brucanna](https://forum.manager.io/u/Brucanna)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/4 "2020-07-14T12:49:41Z")
> [@OGSA](#): > > is there a way to merge the audited version back into my current version Generally by Journal Entry. If you have a printed copy of the BS and P&L before you send the files to the Accountant / Auditor, then get a printed copy after their review, take up the details of any variances via Journal Entry using your Financial Year End date. However, unless your account keeping is particularly sloppy, I what expect there would be very little variation. Should take you less than 10 minutes if they have provided you with the details. Once you understand their variations you can make the required adjustments prior to the next year end, so that there is minimal or zero adjustments. ---
**Author:** ![Patch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a183cd/32.png) [@Patch](https://forum.manager.io/u/Patch)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/5 "2020-07-14T12:59:19Z")
> [@OGSA](#): > > Once the auditor returns his audited version of the Manager system is there a way to merge the audited version back into my current version - Look at the audit trail to see what he has done - Or both work from a shared network version ---
**Author:** ![Brucanna](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/brucanna/32/1960_2.png) [@Brucanna](https://forum.manager.io/u/Brucanna)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2020, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/6 "2020-07-14T13:14:42Z")
> [@Patch](#): > > Or both work from a shared network version I am not sure that I would allow anybody, accountant / auditor, to make direct entries into the main accounting files without the business first knowing what the entries were about. The accountant / auditor are only reviewing the accounts, not maintaining the accounts. Besides, they have to many disclaimer clauses which they can rely on to protect their rear ends. ---
**Author:** ![OGSA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8797f3/32.png) [@OGSA](https://forum.manager.io/u/OGSA)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/7 "2020-07-14T13:22:43Z")
Thanks guy sound like a better approach ---
**Author:** ![Ealfardan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/ealfardan/32/63166_2.png) [@Ealfardan](https://forum.manager.io/u/Ealfardan)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/merge-backup-files/29340/8 "2023-01-18T14:54:21Z")