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Comparison Report - Group Class Wise

Updated over a month ago

A Group Class-Wise Comparison Report helps you evaluate performance across business segments, highlight strengths and weaknesses, and support better strategic decisions.

Part 1) Setup Guide

  1. Open Reports

    • Go to Group Financial Reporting > Reports and click Add Report.

  2. Choose Report Type

    • From the dropdown, select Compare Group Class Wise.

  3. Enter Basic Settings

    • Report Name: e.g., “Regional Performance Q1” or “Business Unit Analysis 2025”

    • Template Type: Profit & Loss or Balance Sheet

    • Group and GRT: Select the group and reporting template for consistency

  4. Set Timeframe and Currency

    • Year: Select the financial year

    • Frequency: Choose Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, or Annual

    • Period: Pick the reporting period (e.g., March 2025)

    • Currency: Select your reporting currency (all Group Classes are translated automatically)

  5. Select Group Classes

    • Baseline Segment: e.g., Regions – US

    • Comparison Segment(s): e.g., Regions – UK

  6. Create and Preview

    • Click Add, then use Preview to view the report.


Part 2) Analysis & Interpretation Guide

  • Report Header: Displays type, classes, period, and currency. Green ticks confirm completed consolidation.

  • Layout: Each Group Class is a column, following your Group Reporting Template for like-for-like comparison.

  • Currency & FX: All data is translated into the chosen reporting currency. P&L uses average monthly rates; Balance Sheet uses month-end rates.

  • Drill-Down: Click any account line to see the transactions behind the numbers.

What to Focus On:

  • Revenue: Growth patterns by segment, product, or region

  • Costs: Operating efficiency, cost control, and scale impacts

  • Margins: Which segments are leading or lagging

  • Balance Sheet: Working capital management, leverage, and asset deployment

Customization and Sharing:

  • Adjust entities, journals, or display settings in Customize Report

  • Add notes to explain drivers or context

  • Email reports directly to stakeholders (up to 10 recipients)

  • Export to Excel (XLS/XLSX) for further analysis

Managing Reports:

  • Edit: Update selections or settings

  • Duplicate: Reuse setup for new periods or segments

  • Delete: Remove outdated reports


Part 3) Scenario Walkthrough

Case Example: Comparing Regions – US vs UK

  • Objective: Decide where to allocate marketing budget next quarter

  • Findings:

    • US revenue growing strongly with improving margins

    • UK costs higher due to agency spend, margins improving but still behind

  • Drill-Down: Verify US subscription growth sources and UK expense details

  • Decision: Increase investment in US where efficiency is clear; reallocate UK spend from agencies to in-house campaigns

  • Action: Add notes to the report, export, and share with regional leaders


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