Deloitte Accounting Research Tool Frequently Asked Questions

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1 Deloitte Accounting Research Tool Frequently Asked Questions

2 Contents Accessing the Site 1 How do I log in to DART or reset my password? 1 Site Features 3 How do I add comments and highlights to DART content? 3 Are there tips for achieving the best search results? 3 How do I save my searches? 5 How do I filter my searches? 5 What is the Pending Content Manager? 7 Where am I on the site? 7 How do I display pre-codification guidance? 8 How do I use My Reading Lists to save content for future reference? 8 Subscription Information 9 What is the cost of DART subscriptions? 9 How do I subscribe to DART? 9 What forms of payment are accepted? 10 Is there a free trial? 10 Can I subscribe to multiple trial accounts? 10 What is the refund policy? 10 What is a registered user account? 10 How do I renew my subscription? 10 How do I add/modify licenses or content packages? 11 Is there a limit to the number of users per subscription? 12 Subscription Administration 13 What is a group administrator? 13 How do I find and manage my account details? 13 How do I add new users to my account? 13 Can multiple users access DART with the same username and password? 13 Can there be more than one administrator on the account? 13 Technology 14 Contact DART Support 14 ii

3 Accessing the Site How do I log in to DART or reset my password? 1. Click Log in/subscribe on the top banner of the home page, then click Log in on the drop-down menu. 2. On the next page, select Client or business partner. 1

4 3. On the next page, log in with your DART credentials. 4. To reset your password, click Forgot Password and follow the instructions on the pop-up window to continue. 2

5 Site Features How do I add comments and highlights to DART content? When browsing much of the content in DART (e.g., Codification paragraphs), you can add personal comments (e.g., notes or reminders). Add up to three comments per paragraph, each up to 250 characters. Save your comments or add them to a Reading List for quick access later. Comments are encrypted and other users have no access to them. You can also highlight paragraphs for future reference. Eight color choices are available, and you can rename each color with a descriptive label (e.g., Follow up this week). Save highlighted paragraphs or add them to a Reading List for quick future reference. Are there tips for achieving the best search results? DART search tips are available by clicking on the icon on the left side of the search bar. Note that DART s default search is an or search (e.g., investment hedge will return all results that contain investment, hedge, or both terms). To search for the exact phrase, put quotation marks around your search terms (e.g., investment hedge ). 3

6 The following tips will help you achieve the best possible search results: Enter search terms in lowercase to avoid problems with special characters. Use the root of the word (e.g., manufacture rather than manufactured or manufacturing) to generate broader search results. DART automatically uses stemming to find variations of the root word. Use the filters to the left of the search results to narrow your hits by content provider (e.g., Deloitte, FASB, SEC, AICPA). DART s default search features include a predefined set of synonyms (e.g., nfp will return the same search results as not-for-profit). If you would like to propose additions to the predefined set, please send us an at dart@deloitte.com. Use Boolean operators to limit or refine your search results (see examples below). See the Help section on the home page for additional search tips. 4

7 How do I save my searches? Perform the search as needed and select Save search from the search box drop-down menu or the Search filter menu in the left navigation pane. Enter a name and click Save as New. To run a saved search, click the drop-down arrow at the end of the search box and select a saved search to re-run the search. To edit or delete saved searches, click the drop-down arrow and choose Manage saved searches to proceed. How do I filter my searches? DART s filtering options allow you to narrow your search results quickly and easily. After you enter a search term, options for filtering display in the left pane. You can filter by: Codification topic, subtopic, or section by either number (enter numbers in the boxes or click the boxes and select from the options) or hierarchy (click Add selection and select options from the list). Deloitte publications such as Accounting Roundup or the Roadmap Series. All are selected by default; use the icons above to Check all and Uncheck all publications; hover over and click on individual publications to toggle on and off, or click the blue icon next to each publication. 5

8 Content provider (e.g., Deloitte, FASB, SEC). All are selected by default; use the icons above to Check all and Uncheck all providers; hover over and click on individual providers to toggle on and off, or click the blue icon next to each provider. As you make selections, the search results refresh automatically. If your search term is a U.S. GAAP glossary term, the definition will display at the top of the search results. 6

9 What is the Pending Content Manager? The Pending Content Manager (PCM) allows you to view a version of the Codification that only includes the guidance that applies to your entity. By default, the PCM is turned off. PCM filter criteria can be modified by clicking on the and selecting Edit pending content settings. In the PCM settings window, edit your stored user profile (fiscal year start, filing status, period type, and standards early adopted) to automatically hide any inapplicable pending or current Codification content. Save the settings and the PCM will turn on, and the icon will change to a white P in an orange box. To turn PCM on or off, click on Menu, and then select the Pending Content Manager item within the Utilities section. Where am I on the site? Use the You are here button to quickly see where the page or search result you are viewing falls within the hierarchy of DART content. Then, click on the surrounding links to easily navigate to different locations. 7

10 How do I display pre-codification guidance? When browsing Codification paragraphs, display pre-codification source guidance by clicking the Menu button and selecting Show FASB sources. How do I use My Reading Lists to save content for future reference? Use the My Reading Lists feature to store and access much of the content (depending on its file format) that you refer to frequently. Create and access your reading lists from the Menu. To add items to your reading lists, click the Menu button and select My Reading Lists within the Personal Content section. To manage your reading lists, go to Menu, and click the open icon to the right of My Reading Lists. 8

11 Subscription Information What is the cost of DART subscriptions? DART content package costs 1 : Cost per License US GAAP GASB USD $ 1,895 $ 600 GBP 1, EURO 1, YEN 208,500 66,000 The following discounts are available for multiple licenses 2 : 1st, 2nd, and 3rd license no discount 4th, 5th, and 6th license 10% discount 7th and each additional license 20% discount Example: Five licenses are purchased in US dollars for igaap and US GAAP. The subscription cost would be calculated as follows (before any applicable taxes): Licenses 1 3: $8,085 (3 ( ,895)) Licenses 4 5: $4,851 (90% 2 ( ,895)) Total license cost: $12,936 1 Prices are subject to change. Currency conversions are recalculated every three months, and any changes in price will be reflected during the subscription process. 2 A license refers to the number of people who can simultaneously access DART. A group may contain an unlimited number of users; however, the number of users who are able to access DART simultaneously will be limited to the total number of licenses purchased. 9

12 How do I subscribe to DART? To subscribe: 1. On the DART home page, click Log in/subscribe on the top banner, then click Subscribe on the drop-down menu. 2. On the following pages, select your subscription plans and content packages and enter account and payment details to complete your subscription. 3. Once we receive your application for a subscription, we review the information to determine whether a DART subscription is a permitted service in accordance with the applicable independence requirements. This process may take several days, and you will be notified whether your application has been approved once this review has been completed. If your application is approved, your payment will be processed, you will be provided with login credentials and instructions, and your subscription will commence. What forms of payment are accepted? You may subscribe to DART with any of the following credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa. You may also choose to be invoiced by selecting the Bill Me Later option during the subscription process. Is there a free trial? Yes. A one-time 30-day trial subscription is available. Once your trial subscription expires, you will be able to upgrade to an annual, paid subscription. Can I subscribe to multiple trial accounts? No. You may subscribe to a one-time 30-day trial subscription. Review the Terms of Use for additional information. Before the trial subscription expires, you will be notified and given a link to upgrade to an annual subscription. 10

13 What is the refund policy? There is a 30-day refund policy from the start of the subscription. Refunds/cancellations are not available after 30 days. How do I renew my subscription? Only the group administrator(s) on the account can renew a subscription. To renew a subscription: 1. Log in using your credentials on the DART home page. 2. Click View Account Settings on the drop-down menu next to your name. 3. On the next page, select Subscriptions from the top banner and renew the applicable subscription. 11

14 How do I add/modify licenses or content packages? To edit a subscription: 1. Log in using your credentials on the DART home page. 2. Click View Account Settings on the drop-down menu next to your name. 3. On the next page, select Subscriptions from the top banner and make desired changes to the applicable subscription. 12

15 4. If the subscription is still active, there will be an icon to Update Subscription when expanding the view of the subscription. Is there a limit to the number of users per subscription? No. You may add an unlimited number of users at no additional charge. However, the number of users who can access premium content on DART simultaneously will be limited to the number of licenses the company purchases. For example, if you have two licenses, only two users may access DART at the same time. 13

16 Subscription Administration What is a group administrator? The Group Administrator (by default the first user in the group) can modify or renew the subscription as well as add, remove, or edit all user information. The Group Administrator may also assign administrator rights to other users, allowing for multiple Group Administrators. How do I find and manage my account details? 1. On the DART home page, click Log in/subscribe in the banner at the top of the page, then click View Account Settings on the drop-down menu next to your name. 2. Select Users, Groups, Subscriptions, or Reports to manage the details of each section. How do I add new users to my account? 1. On the DART home page, click Log in/subscribe in the banner at the top of the page, then click View Account Settings on the drop-down menu next to your name. 2. Select Add New User button on the bottom of the page. Can multiple users access DART with the same username and password? No. Each user must log in with a unique username ( address) and password to take advantage of customization features such as comments, highlights, and reading lists. A subscription may contain an unlimited number of users at no additional cost; however, the number of users who are able to access premium content on DART simultaneously will be limited to the number of licenses the company purchases. Can there be more than one administrator on the account? Yes, there may be multiple administrators assigned to manage an account. 14

17 Technology DART is accessible on most devices (including mobile) and optimized to support the latest versions of Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Note that because of the screen size on mobile devices, content viewing may be limited. Contact DART Support For information regarding DART content, please contact your client service team. For technical or administrative inquiries, contact DART support at: Phone: or This publication contains general information only and Deloitte is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your business, you should consult a qualified professional advisor. Deloitte shall not be responsible for any loss sustained by any person who relies on this publication. As used in this document, Deloitte means Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP, and Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, which are separate subsidiaries of Deloitte LLP. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Copyright 2018 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. 15