Regulatory Updates
Updates to the SEC's filing extension

The SEC has announced an additional 45-day extension on filings through July 1, here: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2020-73. Though this so far not being well used, there has been some questions about it. In general, you should reach out ...

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Controls Management
Key Report Testing - Best Practices

Our company went public in 2018, we have been diligently working to get up to SOX404 standards.  In 2019 one of our major requirements was creating a repository and baseline testing of all of our Key Reports (ITDCs).  We are now looking for the mo...

Stephanie Campese
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Collaboration Tools
Reconnecting disconnected comments Answered

Does anyone know how you can reconnect a disconnected comment to a document? There is an option to "Move Comment" in the comment list dropdown but it's grayed out.

Branka Kordic
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Chains
What’s the DSN for Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Commands? Answered

When you use an Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or Oracle HFM Legacy connection to run the Extract Data to Database command as part of a chain, it asks for a Data Source Name (DSN) input. The DSN provides information about the relationa...

Steve Stegelin Community Champion
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Announcements
A Letter to our Customers and Partners

First and foremost, we care about the health and safety of our employees, customers and partners, and we are taking extra precautions wherever we can.  As the COVID-19 situation changes, know that Workiva will always be by your side. Our ...

Marty Vanderploeg
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Documents
Formatting tables in next gen documents

In next-gen documents, I cannot locate the formatting options for tables, such as line weight, colour and fill colour for cells, or a table as a whole. I have also noticed in the style guide of a document, there is a new "Table Styles" preview sec...

Megan Daniell Rock Star Idea Generator
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Announcements
6 Working from Home Tips for Financial Reporting and Controls Teams

"We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they are at their desk or in their kitchen." —Richard Branson  At Workiva, we’re huge fans o...

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Documents
Two tables side by side in Next-Gen Docs Answered

In Next-Gen Documents, it seems that the ability to place two tables side-by-side is no longer available. I can no longer place my cursor to the left or right of a table; only above or below. This is a pretty big issue, since I format many of my p...

Matthew Powers Rock Star Idea Generator Community Champion
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Amplify
Amplify GO: Coming to a Cubicle Near You

For the first time ever, Workiva will host a two-day virtual event designed for accounting, finance, and compliance professionals everywhere. Amplify GO will stream on a device near you March 24 and 25.  Amplify GO is the conference with no trave...

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Controls Management
Is anyone using the database to hold their Key Report/IPE testing?

I am thinking of adding a test phase for the Key Report/IPE testing.  As these are tested on creation and then every so many years, I am not sure if I can create a link to a previous years test.  how are people tracking the Key report/IPE testing?

JAMES RODDA
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Announcements
Workiva and our response to COVID-19

Hi all! By now I'm sure you've heard about COVID-19, a respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus that has now been detected in more than 60 international locations. The impact of this virus is truly being felt globally and just today the ...

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Controls Management
How to link a presentation to controls Answered

I am trying to make flow charts using a presentation and need to link text back to control descriptions. I got one link to work by copy pasting the control to the presentation but was not able to replicate this. Is there an easier way to create th...

Connor Lavis
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Spreadsheets
Using Formulas vs. Links Answered

When you have a link, you have the option of clicking the paper clip to direct you back to the source.   For a formula, is there a shortcut to accomplish this?  In Excel, if you hit "Control + [ " it brings you back to the source of the formula.  ...

MICHAEL LIEB
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Change Management
Tracked changes in next gen documents Completed

When working in next gen documents w/ tracked changes on, it is difficult to review changes because deleted text and other similar changes are only shown in the side panel (rather than directly in the text). Short of clicking through each individu...

Ryan Robinson Rising Star Idea Generator
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Wdata
Can I use parameters with calculations? Answered

Yes, you can use parameters with calculations for both filters and fields. For example, instead of using hard start and end dates in a calculation, you can reference a parameter’s value for the dates or time period. From the Field Properties right...

Steve Stegelin Community Champion
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Wdata
How do I set query filter criteria dynamically? Answered

When you add a filter to a query, you can set its static custom value on the Filters tab. To instead select a filter’s criteria dynamically when the query runs, such as to slice-and-dice data in real time, you can base its value on a parameter. To...

Steve Stegelin Community Champion
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Home & Files
Opening uploaded Word/Excel files within Word/Excel Answered

Hi all, the default behavior for uploaded Word or Excel files in the 'Folders' when attempting to 'Open' them is to download the file. Is there a setting that will allow it to try opening in the locally-installed Word/Excel?   Thanks for any sugge...

Jeff Murfin All Star
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Admin, Security, and Workspaces
Getting started with Workspaces

Introduction We created Workspaces to make it easier for organizations to grow with us. From adding a few new users to adding new teams and new solutions, Workspaces give teams safe, separate spaces that let them control the organization of their ...

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Amplify
Welcome to Amplify GO!

Learn from reporting and compliance experts, and get a preview of Workiva Amplify, our annual conference, in this exclusive two-day virtual event. These webinar sessions are being offered at no charge. Agenda Tuesday, March 24 1:00 p.m. ET: Ope...

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Wdata
Are query filters case-sensitive? Answered

Yes indeed, when you create a filter in a query, its values are case-sensitive. So, if you set a location filter to "Iowa", it returns records with the uppercase "Iowa", but not the lowercase "iowa". To include records regardless of casing: In Bu...

Steve Stegelin Community Champion
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Announcements
What is ESEF?

ESEF at a Glance When: Reports starting 1 January 2020 What: The European Single Electronic Format (“ESEF”) for the Annual Report (management narrative and financial statements) - same report, same reporting timeline, new format. Format: Complete...

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Home & Files
Deleting a folder Answered

When you delete a folder are the files in the folder also deleted? There are a bunch of folders that were automatically created for copied files, transitioned files, etc. that I don't want to use? What do I need to do to get rid of the folders wit...

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Documents
Standard fonts in a Document Answered

Is there a way to set a standard font for a Document?  We have a Document that was somehow in the wrong font throughout.  It would be more efficient to change the font for the entire Document to the standard font and then go back to fix the titles...

Lena L Rock Star Idea Generator Community Champion
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