Intermediate

Consolidation worksheet template (trial balance to consolidated FS)

Creates a consolidation worksheet structure including eliminations, reclasses, and mapping to FS lines. Useful for building a first-time consolidation model in Excel.

Design a consolidation worksheet template.

Inputs:
- Entities and ownership %: {ownership_structure}
- Trial balances by entity: {entity_trial_balances}
- FS line mapping: {fs_line_mapping}
- Known eliminations/reclasses: {known_elims_reclasses}
- Reporting currency: {reporting_currency}

Deliver:
1) Recommended worksheet tabs and column structure (entity TB โ†’ adjustments โ†’ consolidated).
2) Mapping table schema (account โ†’ FS line, sign conventions).
3) Standard adjustment categories (IC, equity, NCI, FX, reclasses).
4) Validation checks (balance, rollforward, cash flow link, intercompany net to zero).

Output in a step-by-step build plan.

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