roll-forward

Automate roll-forward schedules for balance-sheet accounts linked to GL balances.

3|Updated May 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Timmy6942025/open-financial-agents --skill roll-forward-timmy6942025
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Skill: roll-forward
Source: https://github.com/Timmy6942025/open-financial-agents/tree/main/src/agent-skills/month-end-closer/skills/roll-forward
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Timmy6942025/open-financial-agents --skill roll-forward-timmy6942025

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of building roll-forward schedules for balance-sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency during month-end close processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Roll-Forward Calculation: Computes beginning to ending balances with detailed tie lines to GL entries.
  • GL Balance Verification: Confirms GL balance accuracy by linking each roll-forward item to its GL balance.
  • Use Case: When preparing month-end close packages, use this Skill to automate the roll-forward calculation for an account and verify against GL to ensure accuracy.

Quick Start

Run the roll-forward skill with the 'roll-forward' command and provide the necessary account, entity, and period details.

Frequently Asked Questions about roll-forward

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate balance-sheet roll-forward schedules for month-end close?

You can automate roll-forward schedules by running the roll-forward command with the required account, entity, and period details to compute beginning to ending balances with tie lines to GL entries.

What is a GL balance verification roll-forward and how does it work?

A GL balance verification roll-forward links each roll-forward line item directly to its corresponding GL balance, confirming accuracy by automating the calculation from beginning to ending balances for audit support.

Do I need internal GL access to generate roll-forward schedules?

Yes, you need internal GL access for query execution because the roll-forward calculation requires linking account activity directly to live GL balances to ensure month-end close accuracy.

Can I use this roll-forward automation for audit support and month-end closure?

Yes, you can use this roll-forward automation for audit support and month-end closure because it computes detailed balance-sheet schedules and verifies them against GL balances to ensure financial accuracy.

What's the best way to tie roll-forward items to GL balances during financial analysis?

The best way to tie roll-forward items to GL balances is to automate the calculation using account, entity, and period inputs, which generates detailed tie lines for verification during month-end close.