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title: How to Import Current Year Movements
description: "#### Overview Welcome to the Papercare help section. This guide is designed to assist accountants in importing current year movements into our software. Follow the steps below to import data efficiently using either software API or Excel. ##### Step 1:…"
url: "https://www.papercare.ai/help/how-to-import-current-year-movements/"
updated: "2026-08-13"
category: Import
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# How to Import Current Year Movements

#### Overview

Welcome to the Papercare help section. This guide is designed to assist accountants in importing current year movements into our software. Follow the steps below to import data efficiently using either software API or Excel.

##### Step 1: Access the Import Tab

From within the client, click on the "Import" tab.

##### Step 2: Click On Import Data

Under "Current Year Movement," click on "Import Data."

##### Step 3: Choose Import Method

You will find options to import the current year movements:
Software API: Choose your client's bookkeeping software to import data using API. Currently, we support QuickBooks Online and are working on APIs for Xero and SageOnline.
Excel Import: You can import the movement through an Excel file from any bookkeeping software.

##### Step 4: Select Import Method

Now uou have two options to import the data: using Excel or software API.

Importing Data Using Excel

##### Step 5: Excel Import Steps

##### Step 5.1: Select Excel Option

Click on "Excel" from the "Import Current Year Movements" section.

##### Step 5.2: Download Sample Format

Download the sample format to be used for uploading data via Excel.

##### Step 5.3: Prepare the Excel File

The current year movement format includes the following details:
Accounting Heads (Mandatory)
Date (Mandatory)
Transaction Number
Type
Customer / Supplier
Reference
Narration
Debit (Mandatory)
Credit (Mandatory)
VAT Code
VAT Amount

##### Step 5.4: Upload the Excel File

After preparing the Excel file, drag and drop or browse the file from your local drive to upload it.

##### Step 5.5: Confirm Import

The software will ask, "Are you sure you want to import this file?"

##### Step 5.6: Import Data

Click "OK" to import the data into the software.

Importing Data Using QuickBooks Online

##### Step 6: QuickBooks Online Import Steps

##### Step 6.1: Select QBO Option

Click on "QBO" from the "Import Current Year Movements" section.

##### Step 6.2: Access QuickBooks Online

This will take you to the QuickBooks Online login page.

##### Step 6.3: Login to QuickBooks

Log in to your QuickBooks account using your credentials.

##### Step 6.4: Select Company

Select your company and click "Next."

##### Step 6.5: Confirm Connection

QuickBooks will ask for confirmation to connect with Papercare.

##### Step 6.6: Connect and Import Data

Click "Connect" and the software will display the data to be imported.

##### Step 6.7: Complete Import

Click "Close" and the data will be imported from QuickBooks Online.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please contact our support team.