Our document preparation workflow gathers the information needed for accurate tagging, validation and filing from the outset. We support Word, PDF and Excel source files, provide fast initial review and help both single-entity and group reporting teams prepare HMRC and Companies House ready submissions.
To prepare accounts for iXBRL tagging, organisations usually provide final statutory accounts and supporting financial information for Corporation Tax or statutory filing. Documents are reviewed to identify disclosures, statements and reporting structures that need accurate iXBRL tagging and validation.
To prepare accounts for iXBRL tagging, organisations usually provide final statutory accounts and supporting financial information for Corporation Tax or statutory filing. Documents are reviewed to identify disclosures, statements and reporting structures that need accurate iXBRL tagging and validation.
Most engagements begin with final statutory accounts plus supporting information relevant to filing requirements. Common formats include Microsoft Word, PDF, Excel and exports from accounting or consolidation systems.
Quality and completeness of source documents directly affect tagging accuracy and speed. Complete, finalised accounts reduce delays, minimise amendment cycles and improve taxonomy mapping quality.
Statutory accounts may include the balance sheet, profit and loss account, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement, notes to the accounts, accounting policies, directors report and strategic report.
Where HMRC support is required, this can include CT600 schedules, tax computations, capital allowance schedules, group relief calculations, deferred tax analyses and transfer pricing disclosures.
For group structures, upload consolidated accounts, subsidiary financial statements, group reporting packs, intercompany schedules and consolidation adjustments to support consistent mapping across entities.
We accept Microsoft Word (.docx), PDF (.pdf), Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), CSV exports, financial reporting system outputs and consolidation system reports.
Our process uses encrypted transfer, controlled access permissions, secure storage, confidential handling procedures and audit trail recording to protect sensitive finance and tax data.
Before tagging starts, specialists review reporting framework, accounting standard, filing requirements, entity structure, reporting period and disclosure completeness to identify issues early.
Typical issues include draft accounts submitted as final, missing notes or disclosures, inconsistent figures between statements and notes, and complexity in multi-entity group structures.
Early, structured document upload supports consistent reporting methodologies, shared taxonomy mapping, standardised disclosure treatment and more efficient year-on-year workflows for groups.
Teams that provide complete and organised documentation early usually achieve faster turnaround, fewer review cycles, reduced filing risk, smoother validation and better project visibility.
Whether you are a Finance Director, Tax Partner or Group Tax Director, this workflow provides a secure and structured starting point for compliant iXBRL reporting across single and multiple entities.
Each page in this How It Works menu answers a focused workflow question while linking to the next related step.
Most engagements require statutory accounts and supporting information relevant to filing requirements. Additional documents may be needed for Corporation Tax filings and group reporting structures.
Yes. PDF accounts are commonly used as source documents, although editable formats such as Word can improve extraction and review efficiency.
Draft accounts can be reviewed initially, but final approved accounts are generally preferred before tagging begins to avoid rework and delays.
Yes. Secure transfer and controlled document handling procedures are used throughout the engagement lifecycle to protect confidential financial information.
Yes. The workflow supports consolidated accounts, multiple subsidiaries and complex group reporting structures with consistent preparation and mapping approaches.
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