Bisect Nodes
Overview
Below is a business‑focused explanation of Bisect Nodes as used in Dafater.
What is Bisect Nodes used for?
Bisect Nodes is used to split or reorganize financial structures within Dafater’s accounting framework. From a business perspective, it helps organizations divide existing financial groupings into clearer, more meaningful segments so that reporting, analysis, and control become more accurate.
This document is typically used when a company’s financial structure has grown or changed and existing groupings are no longer sufficient for decision‑making. By using Bisect Nodes, finance teams can ensure that financial information is aligned with how the business is actually operating today.
Prerequisites and setup before using Bisect Nodes
Before working with Bisect Nodes, the following should be in place:
- A clearly defined financial structure already exists in Dafater
- Accounts or financial groupings are actively used in daily operations
- Management has identified the need to separate, restructure, or refine financial reporting
- Users involved understand the business reason for the split (for example, new business lines, cost centers, or reporting requirements)
Proper planning is important, as this document affects how financial data is viewed and interpreted.
Typical workflow and how it fits into business processes
A common business workflow using Bisect Nodes looks like this:
Identify the need for change
Management or finance identifies that an existing financial grouping is too broad or no longer meaningful.Define the split
Using Bisect Nodes, the finance team defines how the existing structure should be divided into more precise segments.Review and validate
The proposed split is reviewed to ensure it supports reporting, budgeting, and compliance needs.Apply in ongoing operations
Once confirmed, the updated structure is used in daily accounting, financial reports, and performance reviews.
This ensures that financial data continues to support business decisions without disrupting ongoing operations.
Key business scenarios where Bisect Nodes is essential
Bisect Nodes is especially valuable in the following situations:
Business expansion
When a company adds new product lines, regions, or services and needs clearer financial separation.Improved financial reporting
When management requires more detailed insights into costs, revenues, or profitability.Organizational restructuring
During mergers, internal reorganizations, or departmental changes.Compliance and audit readiness
When financial information must be presented in a more structured and transparent way.
Important considerations for users
- Changes made through Bisect Nodes affect how financial information is viewed going forward
- The document should be used thoughtfully, with a clear business justification
- Coordination between finance, management, and reporting teams is recommended
- Once applied, consistency is key to avoid confusion in reports and analysis
In summary, Bisect Nodes in Dafater is a strategic tool that helps businesses reshape their financial structure to better reflect operational realities, improve clarity, and support informed decision‑making.
Basic Information
- Module: Accounts
- Document Type: Other
Fields
| Field Name | Label | Type | Required | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| root | Root | Link | Bisect Nodes | Top-level parent node in Dafater bisect hierarchy | |
| left_child | Left Child | Link | Bisect Nodes | Left branch node linked for comparative analysis | |
| right_child | Right Child | Link | Bisect Nodes | Right branch node linked for comparative analysis | |
| periodfromdate | Periodfromdate | Datetime | - | Start datetime for financial evaluation period | |
| periodtodate | Period To Date | Datetime | - | End datetime for financial evaluation period | |
| difference | Difference | Float | - | Calculated variance between compared financial results | |
| balancesheetsummary | Balance Sheet Summary | Float | - | Summarized balance sheet value for the period | |
| profitlosssummary | Profit and Loss Summary | Float | - | Summarized profit and loss value for the period | |
| generated | Generated | Check | - | Indicates whether bisect node data is system generated |
Permissions
| Role | Read | Write | Create | Delete | Submit | Cancel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Related DocTypes
| DocType | Relationship | Module |
|---|---|---|
| Bisect Accounting Statements | Linked from | Accounts |
| Bisect Nodes | Links to | Accounts |