Logicim's ready-to-use Sage 50 CA Trial Balance- 2 Departments Comparison.

Trial Balance- 2 Departments Comparison

The Trial Balance- 2 Departments Comparison Report compares general-ledger balances for two selected departments.

Prerequisites

  1. Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro, or Windows terminal server (2012 and above)
  2. Microsoft Office 365
  3. Sage 50 Canadian edition (2014 and above)
  4. Internet connection

What the Report does

It presents debit and credit balances side by side and provides Report and Chart results for departmental movements, balances, and variances.

How to use the Report

1) Select the end of period in C9.

2) Choose the two departments from the dropdown menus in C11 and C12.

3) Select Refresh on the XLGL ribbon.

4) Review the Report and Chart results.

Customization options

Adjust the desired year on the Parameters sheet before refreshing.

Common use cases

  1. Compare balances between two departments.
  2. Identify variances in revenue, expenses, and account activity.
  3. Support departmental reconciliation and cost control.

Troubleshooting

Issue: No data is populated.
Solution: Verify C9, C11, and C12, then select Refresh.

FAQs

Q: Can I add another pivot-table field?
A: Yes. Use the pivot-table field list to select an available field.

Best practices

  1. Confirm the end date and both department selections.
  2. Refresh before comparing departments.
  3. Review the Report and Chart together when investigating a variance.

References

Request a Custom Report: https://www.logicimtech.com/en/Services/CustomReport

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Edited: Monday, August 31, 2026

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