BENCHMARKING LARGE ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORKS: A GENERALIZED MULTIVARIATE MODEL

We present a multivariate benchmarking model for achieving consistency between large quarterly and annual accounting frameworks. The method is based on a quadratic optimization problem, for which many efficient numeric solvers exist. The method combines several features, such as linear constraints, ratio constraints, weights, and inequalities, in one model. Therefore, a wide range of modelling possibilities is supported. This method is especially interesting for national statistical offices, to simplify their processes to achieve consistency between publications.

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