The main difference between default worksheets and generic worksheets in Cimplico Workpapers lies in their purpose, features and review conditions. Below, we’ve broken down the comparison into tables for clarity.
Purpose and Use Case
Aspect | Default Worksheet | Generic Worksheet |
Purpose | Used to document, support, and verify amounts in the trial balance. | Used to document, support, and verify general items not tied to a specific account. |
Use Case | Reconciling accounts (e.g., bank accounts, plant and equipment) | Documenting items such as financial statements, tax returns and management letters. |
Location | Found in the Trial Balance tab under the accounts. | Found in the Other Schedules tab, but can also be found in the trial balance if a default worksheet is converted to generic worksheet. |
Features
Feature | Default Worksheet | Generic Worksheet |
Current year amount | Yes | No |
Tab: Entries | Yes, and includes an amount column (for reconciling to current year amount) | Yes, but does not include an amount column. |
Tab: Calculations | Yes | Yes |
Tab: Checklists | Yes | Yes |
Tab: Journals | Yes | Yes, if it was a default checklist converted to a generic worksheet |
Tab: Files | Yes | Yes |
Tab: History | Yes | Yes |
Internal Comments | Yes | Yes |
Client Queries | Yes | Yes |
Review Conditions
Condition | Default Worksheet | Generic Worksheet |
All client queries resolved | Yes | Yes |
All internal comments resolved | Yes | Yes |
All checklist items resolved | Yes | Yes |
Entries must reconcile to the account | Yes | No |
Visual Comparison
The below images highlight the similarities of the worksheets in green and differences in red.
Default Worksheet
Generic Worksheet
