> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kick.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kick.co/working-with-your-team/locks.md). # Locks When your accountant finishes reviewing and closing a period, they lock it. A lock protects the finalized books for that period from being changed - by anyone, including you. *** ### What a locked period means for you Once a period is locked, you can still: * View all transactions and reports for that period * Upload and attach receipts * Add notes to transactions You cannot: * Change categories or other transaction details * Split or unsplit transactions * Move transactions between entities If you need to make a change to a locked period, ask your accountant to unlock it. *** ### Why accountants lock periods Locking a period means your accountant is confident the books for that time are accurate and complete. It prevents accidental changes - like a rule retroactively recategorizing transactions, or a sync pulling in data that shifts the numbers. It's a sign the work is done, not a restriction on your access. *** ### Locked periods and reports Reports for locked periods remain accurate and stable. If you pull a [P\&L](/reports/profit-and-loss.md) for a locked month in the future, the numbers will be the same as when it was locked. This is important for taxes, audits, or any time you need to reference historical financials with confidence. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.kick.co/working-with-your-team/locks.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.