Is there a way to post transactons/batches for a new fiscal year without closing the previous year first? 

An audit takes time and the business does not stop just because of them - I cannot hold off on posting my new fiscal year entries (AR/AP/GL) and I do not want to close off the previous year until the audit is complete.

No, you can't.  But, go ahead and create the new year, you can always make adjustments to the prior year.

Not really the answer I wanted to hear, but thanks!

 Yes, you can.

All you need to do is create the new fiscal year in the fiscal calendar, this allows you to post transactions in your subledger modules prior to closing your year end off in the GL.

Creating a New fiscal calendar and Closing the Year in the GL are two different processes and can be done separately.

You can learn more by going to www.sageu.com/accpac and check out the year end lunch and learn.