Inputting P&L Variance Bridge Data
The P&L Variance Bridge Input allows you to make manual adjustments to the P&L Variance calculation results. This is often used to account for items in the variance that cannot be calculated directly but are material enough to require their own classification.
To input P&L Variance Bridge data:
- In the Longview Client, open the Consolidate module.
- Select Data Collection and expand Reporting Adjustment Input.
- Select an entity.
Note: You can select a leaf or consolidation parent entity. If a consolidation parent entity is selected, you will be able to input P&L variance bridge data as well as comments into the associated consolidation adjustment entity. These comments and adjustments will be visible in reports when viewing the associated consolidation adjustment entity.
- Select PL Variance Bridge Input.
- Select the time period and scenario for the variance bridge input app. The P&L Variance Bridge Input view appears.
Understanding P&L Variance Bridge Data
The P&L Variance Bridge input view displays the P&L Variance Bridge accounts in the down orientation.
For more information on creating P&L Variance Bridge accounts in your system, see “Managing P&L variance bridge accounts” in the Solutions Administrator Guide.
P&L Variance Bridge account details are in the across orientation of the P&L Variance Bridge input view. This consists of the following symbols:
| Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
Base Variance |
Contains the base P&L variance |
Beginning |
Contains the beginning value for the P&L variance bridge |
Foreign Exchange Variance |
Foreign Exchange Variance |
Acquisition |
Acquisitions Variance |
Disposal |
Disposal Variance |
Other Variances |
These are manual or custom variances. Manual variances are open for input in this view. Custom variances are calculated using a custom calculation method. For more information on how to set up the P&L variance bridge calculation method, see “P&L variance bridge, Managing P&L variance bridge data views” in the Solutions Administrator Guide. Note: If you have selected a consolidation parent entity, you will also see an additional column for any manual variance symbols. These symbols will display the manual input total made to any sub-entities in the selected consolidation structure. |
Internal Growth |
Internal Growth Variance |
Net Change |
Parent data view that contains the net change of the P&L variance bridge matching the base P&L variance |
Ending |
Contains the ending value for the P&L variance bridge |
Comments |
Provides you with the ability to add comments to the P&L variance activity by right-clicking on the cell and selecting Comments. Note: The last comment entered is displayed in the cell. |