You can see which user made the change and at what exact time.

Fields altered or added will be highlighted in Red , while unchanged data remains in black text. Tracking Deleted Transactions and Logs

This specialized version has the edit log permanently enabled. Users cannot disable or tamper with the tracking feature. It helps companies comply with strict regulatory requirements, such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) audit trail rules in India.

Press Enter to save. Important: You must shut down Tally Prime and reopen it for the audit settings to fully activate.

While powerful, the Tally Prime Edit Log is not omnipotent. Its primary limitation is that it requires . If an organization runs for a year without enabling it, that entire year is a blind spot. Furthermore, a user with full ‘Admin’ rights can potentially disable the audit feature, make changes, and re-enable it, leaving a gap in the log. Therefore, the Edit Log should be part of a larger internal control system, not the sole security measure.

Mastering how to check the edit log in Tally Prime transforms you from a passive data entry user into an active data guardian. It provides full visibility into the history of your accounting data, strengthens internal controls, and simplifies statutory audits.

Action Type: Indicates if the voucher was Created, Altered, or Deleted.

The raw edit log can appear cryptic to a novice. Tally uses a standardized set of symbols to denote actions:

To make your audit process smarter, the Edit Log Summary report comes packed with powerful features:

Once you are logged in, go to the Gateway of Tally, which is the main menu of Tally Prime.