Structures

When you want to set up new accounts, maintain existing accounts or change accounts in any other way, you are working with the account structure. When defining an account, you can enter details about, for example, intercompany balances, the conversion method to be used to convert the account, different reconciliation checks between accounts and if the account is to be summed up to other accounts.

Consolidation structures consist of company structures and extended dimension structures, for example products, markets and fields of activity for multidimensional analysis. The system stores changes in the company structure by period and consolidation type, which means that it keeps track of which ownership relations apply at various times.

Forms are created from a collection of accounts to enable you to enter period values. You can create forms for a range of applications, for example detailed specifications or general forms. Different types of forms are used for different purposes.

Creating and linking groups of structures allows you to limit the number of available items, making it easier for individual users to make selections from menus and pop-ups. The linked structures affect the choices you make when you enter values and reconcile accounts and opening balances. The linked structures also provide a better overview of complex structures and make it easier to maintain the system.