8.1 Introduction to Rules

The rules panel contains a list of all rules:

There are two types of rules:

1. Validation rules – these rules will be evaluated when the report is validated.
2. Content suppression rules - these rules can be assigned to document elements to suppress the element depending on the result of the expression.

Validation rules in an XBRL-tagged document

If a document is XBRL tagged, Report Authority will automatically check the value of data objects that have the same XBRL tags.

For example - if the total inventories balance is tagged in the statement of financial position, and the total in the detailed inventories note is also tagged using the same XBRL tag, you will not need to create a validation rule to ensure the amounts agree - Report Authority will automatically perform this check and notify if any discrepancy in the balances.