Custom workpapers

Custom workpapers let you add a workpaper that sits outside Zato's standard automated set. Use them for schedules, calculations, or reconciliations specific to a client or engagement that don't have a dedicated Zato workpaper.

Creating a custom workpaper

• Open the relevant job and navigate to the Workpapers Dashboard.

• Click the + icon at the top left of the workpaper sidebar.

• The Add New Workpaper pop-up will appear.

• Fill in the following fields:

  • Description: Enter a name for your workpaper. This is how it will appear in the sidebar and dashboard.

  • Workpaper Group: Select the group the workpaper belongs to (Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Income, or Expenses). This determines where it sits in the sidebar.

  • Spreadsheet Type: Choose one of two options:

    • Create a Blank: Opens an empty spreadsheet within Zato for you to build from scratch.

    • Upload a Spreadsheet: Import an existing local spreadsheet file to use as the workpaper.

• Click Save to create the workpaper.

Identifying and managing custom workpapers

• Custom workpapers are highlighted in green in the sidebar, making them easy to distinguish from standard workpapers.

• They can be deleted at any time. Select the workpaper and use the delete option.

• Standard Zato workpapers cannot be deleted.

📌 Custom workpapers are not driven by automation and will not auto-populate with GL or CoA data. All content must be entered manually or imported via spreadsheet upload.

How to access

• Go to Jobs and open the relevant job.

• Click the Workpapers Icon or navigate to Results then Workpapers.

• Click the + icon in the top left of the sidebar to add a new custom workpaper.