Summary
How to run and use the Audit Trail report in Sage Accounting. This helps you track, review, and check all transactions for accuracy.
Description
The Audit Trail report shows a full record of all transactions. It includes the date, type, category, value, and who created the entry.
You can use it to:
- Trace transactions
- Review changes, including deleted entries
- Support audits or checks
You can view the report as a summary or a detailed breakdown. The detailed view shows the full double-entry for each transaction.
Resolution
- From the Reports dropdown menu, select All reports.
- In Detailed Reports, select Audit Trail.
- If needed, switch between Summary or Detailed.
- To find a transaction, enter an amount or reference in the search box.
- From Period, select the required date range, or choose Custom to enter your own dates.
- Select More, then choose filters:
- Type to filter by transaction type
- Status to include, exclude, or show deleted transactions
- Select Calculate.
- To view a transaction, select the relevant line. Use this to review, edit, or manage the transaction.
- To export the report, select Export, then choose CSV or PDF.