#How to freeze accounting entries upto a specific date?

To freeze accounting entries upto a certain date, follow these steps:

#### Step 1: Go to 

`Accounts > Setup > Accounts Settings


#### Step 2: Set the date in:

Accounts Frozen Upto field.

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Now, the system will not allow to make accounting entries before that date. 

But you can allow a specific Role, to make/edit accounting entries before that date. To do that set the desired **Role**, in Role Allowed to Set Frozen Accounts &amp; Edit Frozen Entries field.