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Reference to Individual Formula Methods
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Each formula method is explained in detail. Some suggestions
have also been supplied to assist you.
The categories used throughout this reference are as follows:
IF THIS IS A TRIAL LIMITED-VERSION
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The full manual includes chapters covering every formula
method, with hundreds of examples. This version shows two
such chapters covering 8 formula methods, although all 120
formula method are operational in this version. There are
120 formula methods in all.
Most users will use a select number of formula methods.
However, the specific methods used by each user will vary
dependant on the users specific needs.
SCREENS
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There are three screens - B/S, I/S and C/S. In most cases any formula
method may be used in all three screens. A few methods are specific to
only the B/S or I/S.
DATA ENTRY
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Information will be entered in one of two formats, Dollar or unit
amount and Percentage. After you have selected a formula method, FW
will prompt you for one of these formats.
LINK ACCOUNT
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Some methods calculate the current account based on the results of
another account. In this case you will be prompted for that other
account or sub-account's account number.
EXPLANATION
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Explanation of the method.
USE
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Guide to using the method, including advice on the use of other similar
methods.
OVERRIDE
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In some cases FW needs to override your method selection.
For example, if you wish to enter a Dollar amount for a yearly B/S
account and expect a geometric growth where the prior balance is $0,
FW knows that a progression from $0 is not possible. Instead the
formula method most similar to the one selected will be used.
NO ERROR MESSAGE WILL BE RETURNED!
Although the opening Balance Sheet is entered by the user, no such
entry is needed for either the Income Statement or the Cash Statement.
If you are in the first forecast period, whether that be a monthly,
quarterly or annual period, and you select a formula method which
requires historical Income or Cash Statement amounts you will be
prompted for the necessary historical information. This will allow you
to use growth and geometric progressions from the first forecast
period.