Assist Pro+ / Audit and Analysis

PDF Compare App

Launches a PDF comparison tool for financial-statement and document versions.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Audit and Analysis → Data Compare → PDF Compare App

Companion app access is controlled separately. DocuMatcher and IQJournal are paid add-ons.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Open PDF Compare App, select the earlier and revised PDFs, and run the comparison. Review changes, including formatting-sensitive differences, and export the findings. Check the result before saving changes.

Best use case

Identifying differences between PDF financial statements or reports.

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