Sage 100

I've got a client on v2014 that hasn't closed modules since mid 2013. Is it required to close each module for each month to close up through Dec 2014, or could they close each module for 2013, then 2014 to get into 2015?

Hate to admit it, but I haven't closed my company's modules since 2010. The new BF modules are a lot more lenient for allowing modules to remain open (better table structure for dates). I would suggest keeping on top of things from a client perspective so that data is purged according to the retention policies established in the set up tables. Any legacy modules should be kept current due to the current period, one future period restrictions. And of course, you should close the modules to prevent incorrect dates from being entered.

Just close once for period 12/2014 so the system can do some housecleaning. Then just move the to the current period and go from there. As Jeff said, review the settings before closing so there are no surprises on records retention and history.

Thanks guys. I've skipped to year end in the past but not this many. I suppose there's no harm in closing 2013 then 2014 to get to Jan 2015. I'll ask them to back up first of course.

Or make a copy to a backup company, just in case they purge history they weren't aware of....

Good point @ThereseLogeais. You can never have too many backups!