Set your accounting dates and opening balances
Ensuring that you set your business’s accounting dates and opening balances correctly will allow you to start using FreeAgent’s powerful features straight away.
Why do I need to set accounting dates and opening balances?
Spending a little time getting set up correctly now will save you effort in the long run. It’s all about making sure that FreeAgent knows your tax deadlines and has accurate data about your business from the start.
- Providing this information helps FreeAgent to understand your business
- FreeAgent will know your tax deadlines
- You’ll benefit from powerful features like Cashflow, Guess and the Tax Timeline immediately
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