Copy Components Update (FAQ849)

This guide will demonstrate how to address inconsistencies in your engagement file which may potentially cause issues when the Copy Components feature is used to insert new documents as part of your annual CaseWare engagement file update.

If you require further clarification on resolving your file's inconsistencies, contact our support team on +61 3 9660 4688 or email support@caseware.com.au.

If your file is impacted, a warning message will likely appear to notify you of the issue.

To address the issue, follow the process outlined below to address the file's inconsistencies.

1. Perform the following update:

1. Audit System Template Users - Functionality Only Update (Guide here)
   
2. Public Sector Audit System Users - Functionality and Content Update (Guide here)
   

2. Once the relevant update is performed, create a back up of the file following the instructions here.

3. Insert the ADMIN CaseWare A&NZ Diagnostic Tool (ver: 28.00.05) following the numbered click instructions in the screenshots below.

Navigating to Public Sector/Audit System TOOLS Library

Inserting ADMIN CaseWare A&NZ Diagnostic Tool (ver: 28.00.05)

4. Open the newly inserted document and perform and complete the GUID check following the numbered click instructions in the screenshots below.

Performing GUID Check

Completing GUID Check

5. Close the ADMIN CaseWare A&NZ Diagnostic Tool (ver: 28.00.05) document.

6. Perform the Copy Components function relevant to your engagement file update.

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