"Compile error in hidden module: mdlPublicFuns" when opening Microsoft® Excel® workpapers in CCH® ProSystem fx® Engagement or Workpaper Manager.

Check that the epace.xla addin is enabled and running from a valid Microsoft® Library folder. 


Check that Msado15.dll is installed and registered.

  • Msado15.dll is a component of Microsoft®  Data Access Components. 
  • It is located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\ado and\or C:\Program Files(x86)\Common Files\System\ado.

To register the dll, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start > Run.
    • Or press Windows Key + R
  2. Type regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\ado\msado15.dll"
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 for ​​regsvr32 "C:\Program Files(x86)\Common Files\System\ado\msado15.dll"
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