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# Accounting Periods
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## Page Overview
Columns and Filters
The information visible in this screen is as follows:
* *From Date:* The starting date for this Accounting Period.
* *To Date:* The ending date for this Accounting Period.
* *Edit/Delete:* Edit or Delete the existing Accounting Period.
Since this information is specific for a date range, there is no title or description. However, you can filter and search for the time period by click the *Search* box, or the filer icon on the column.
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## Creating a New Accounting Period
To create a new Accounting Period, click the +New Accounting Period button.
In the new window you will prompted to enter the date range to being and end, then click Update.
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## Additional Information
* A batch cannot be created when its invoice date falls within a closed period.
* Batches/Invoices with an invoice date within a closed period cannot be cleared.
* Tickets cannot be removed from an invoice dated within a closed period.
* Credit/Rebill cannot be completed for an invoice when the invoice date of the Credit/Rebill is within a closed period.
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