IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks: PAW Export Dim Structure
Have you ever wanted to export a dimensional structure to an ASCII based text file in IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW)? PAW version 99 introduced the ability to export a dimension with a single click. To export a dimension, right-click on the…
December 17, 2024
10 Steps to Transform Financial Planning & Analysis: A Guide to a Successful FP&A Implementation
The role of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) has never been more crucial. Organizations are increasingly relying on FP&A solutions to streamline data, enhance decision-making and drive business strategy. Yet, despite the potential, many FP&A implementations fail to meet expectations. Why FP&A…
December 13, 2024
Workday Adaptive Planning Tips & Tricks
Workday Adaptive Planning Tips & Tricks: Archived Versions For Data Freeze 2024R2
What is an archived version in Workday Adaptive Planning? Archived versions allow the user to calculate and store the values of all calculated and linked accounts in a plan version. This freezes the values and stops them from recalculating as you make…
December 11, 2024
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks: PAW Selector Menu
You may already know that you can create a selector widget in IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) by simply dragging a context dimension outside your existing view. Once synchronized, this approach provides an easy way to create independent selectors that can be…
December 10, 2024
Workday Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software
Workday has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software for the third consecutive year. This year’s Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software includes Anaplan, Board, IBM, Insightsoftware, Jedox, Kepion, OneStream, Oracle, Pigment, Planful, Prophix,…
December 9, 2024
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks: PAW Thumb Cell Formatting
Have you ever created an exploration in IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) and noticed the arrows at the beginning of your rows and columns? These are called thumb cells and are used as the equivalent of a “select all” button. For example,…
December 3, 2024
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks: PAW Exploration Icons
Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted your users to reference an exploration or chart on your IBM Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) page, but you didn’t want to give them full access to make changes? You can do this…
November 26, 2024
Accounting and Accounts Receivable
Importing Multiple Accrual Schedules into a Reconciliation With BlackLine
We recently launched a new video series on different ways to import reconciliation supporting items with BlackLine. In today’s video, our BlackLine Practice Leader, Adam Riskin, demonstrates how to import multiple accrual schedules into a reconciliation. https://youtu.be/BIwjnnDlJVo?si=brGxUk9BjqEeU4J5 Step 1. Importing Multiple Amortization…
November 21, 2024
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks
IBM Planning Analytics Tips & Tricks: High Availability in Version 12
IBM's Planning Analytics version 12 introduces a new feature known as high availability. It enables you to manage multiple database replicas in parallel, thereby enhancing both performance and reliability. Revelwood’s IBM Planning Analytics Practice Director Lee Lazarow explains high availability in one…