Introduction
If you're new to iXBRL reporting, this article provides an overview of the concepts, requirements, and functionality available in Tangelo. It explains what iXBRL is, why it is used for regulatory reporting, and how Tangelo supports the complete reporting and filing process.
What is XBRL?
XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a global standard for exchanging and analyzing business and financial data. It allows regulators, investors, and other stakeholders to consume information in a structured and machine-readable format.
By applying standardized tags to reported data, XBRL improves comparability, consistency, and data quality across organizations and reporting periods.
What is iXBRL?
iXBRL (Inline XBRL) combines traditional report presentation with XBRL tagging.
Instead of creating a separate machine-readable file, iXBRL embeds XBRL tags directly into a human-readable HTML document. This allows organizations to maintain the visual appearance of their report while still meeting regulatory filing requirements.
This means:
- Reports remain visually attractive and easy to read.
- Tagged data remains machine-readable.
- Auditors, regulators, and stakeholders can review the same document.
- Regulatory filings can be generated without maintaining separate report versions.
iXBRL in Tangelo
Tangelo provides an integrated environment for creating, reviewing, validating, and exporting iXBRL reports.
Within Tangelo, you can:
- Create and edit reports in a familiar document editor.
- Apply iXBRL tags directly within the report.
- Validate tags and filing requirements during the reporting process.
- Review and resolve validation warnings and errors.
- Export filing-ready packages for submission.
The platform is designed to combine reporting, collaboration, and compliance activities within a single workflow.
Supported taxonomies
Tangelo supports multiple reporting taxonomies, including:
- ESEF IFRS for annual financial reporting by listed companies.
- ESEF ESRS for sustainability reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
- CoC NL / SBR for Dutch Chamber of Commerce filings.
The available taxonomies depend on your organization's reporting requirements and platform configuration.
Who is this relevant for?
The iXBRL functionality in Tangelo is commonly used by:
- Listed companies required to file ESEF reports.
- Organizations subject to CSRD sustainability reporting requirements.
- Dutch entities filing reports through SBR.
- Finance, reporting, legal, and compliance teams involved in regulatory reporting.
- Auditors and advisors supporting the reporting process.
Learning iXBRL in Tangelo
The articles in this section of the Help Center provide guidance on the complete iXBRL workflow, including:
- Preparing a report for tagging.
- Selecting and applying taxonomy concepts.
- Working with block tags and detailed tags.
- Validating iXBRL reports.
- Resolving validation issues.
- Exporting filing packages.
- Understanding taxonomy-specific requirements.