Dimensions - Total (report)

The Dimensions - Total report shows calculated general ledger (G/L) balance totals for the dimension levels you specify for a given period.

You specify dimension levels by selecting an analysis view configured with dimension codes, and then creating a hierarchy of dimension groups by arranging them under one another.

You can select an Analysis View with a column layout that includes budget figures. This view shows general ledger actuals vs. budgets for each dimension level.

You can also select an Analysis View with a cash flow account source. This view shows cash flow actuals vs. forecasts for each dimension level.

Use cases

Financial analysts use the report to:

• Analyze financial performance by reviewing the general ledger balance totals for different dimensions, such as department, project, or location.
• Identify areas to save cost or generate revenue, and make recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Use the report data to prepare financial reports for stakeholders such as investors or executives.

Financial accountants use the report to:

• Use the report data to prepare financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Verify the accuracy of the financial data by ensuring that the general ledger balance totals for different dimensions are correct and balance.
• Identify discrepancies or errors in financial data and investigate them.

Financial controllers use the report to:

• Monitor the financial health of the business by reviewing the general ledger balance totals for different dimensions, such as department, project, or location.
• Identify areas to save cost or generate revenue, and make recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Use the report data to prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders such as board members or regulatory agencies.

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See also

Built-in key finance reports
Ad hoc analysis on finance data
Financial analytics overview

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