Deferred by class
To set up the deferred columns by class, go to .
At the system level, you can
Add
, Edit
, and Delete
deferred rollforward columns by class.- You can have up to 28 columns. You can move the columns up and down in the list using the arrows.noteYou can have up to 27 columns if you don't use a subtotal column.
- The column default is "Unassigned" for Activity/True-ups, Deferred, and Balance Sheet Only.
- You can assign a default class to the ending balance.
- SelectPost End Balance Default Classand select the class used to post the ending balance.
New Deferred Rollforward columns
To add a Deferred Rollforward column:
- SelectAddand enter the name.
- SelectDefaultto change the new column to the default.
- SelectSub-Totalif you want the new column to sum all preceding columns.
Edit Deferred Rollforward columns
To edit a Deferred Rollforward column:
- SelectEditand enter the new name.
- SelectDefaultto change the new column to the default.
- SelectSub-Totalif you want the new column to sum all preceding columns.noteYou'll receive the following message:All assigned classes from deleted column will be re-assigned to.
- Select theDeferred Rollforwardcolumn to reassign the classes.
note
You can't edit the
Rate Change
.Delete Deferred Rollforward columns
To delete a Deferred Rollforward Column:
- Select aDeferred Rollforwardcolumn.
- SelectDelete.noteYou'll receive the following message:All assigned classes from deleted column will be re-assigned to.
- Select theDeferred Rollforwardcolumn to reassign the classes.
- SelectCancelto close without deleting the Deferred Rollforward column.
note
You can't delete the
Rate Change
.Copy Deferred Rollforward columns
There is not an option to copy the Deferred Rollforward column at this time.
Assign Deferred Rollforward Columns
To assign the Deferred Rollforward column value to the class to display in the Deferred Report:
- Class Code - Name: list of available classes.
- Unassigned: the default class.
- Activity,Deferred, andBalance Sheet Only: data entry fields for tax adjustments.
- Deferred Rollforward: defines where the balances are entered for an adjustment.
- FX Rate ChangeandTax Rate Change: lets you reassign the Rate Change to another Deferred Rollforward column. Rate Change is the default for both of these types of changes.
- Tax Rate Impactlets you change the behavior of the Tax Rate Change from the default of “Deferred” to “Balance Sheet Only”. This selection will cause tax rate changes for the class selected not to hit deferred tax expense and deferred balances, but instead hit another balance sheet account. Examples could include Goodwill or Other Comprehensive Income in particular fact patterns.
- For each class name, you will select
- Activity/True-ups,Deferred Only, orBalance Sheet Onlyfor a tax adjustment,
- FX Rate ChangeorTax Rate Changefor Rate Changes, and
- Tax Rate Impactfor Tax Rate Change behavior
To assign a class to the column for Activity/True-ups, Deferred, Balance Sheet Only, FX Rate Change, or Tax Rate Change:
- For each Class Code – Name, select theDeferred Rollforwardcolumn for Activity/True-ups,Deferred, or aBalance Sheet Onlytax adjustment.
- For each Class Code – Name, selectFX Rate ChangeorTax Rate Changeto alter the location where the Rate Change will be presented in the deferred rollforward
- For each Class Code – Name, selectDeferredorBalance Sheet Onlyfor Tax Rate Impact based on the behavior you require.
- SelectSave.