From an accountant's perspective, one of the benefits of XBRL is the ability to focus effort on analysis and value-added work. Value-added work includes such items as

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XBRL allows for easier and quicker access to financial data, freeing up accountants' time to focus on more in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Interpreting financial statement ratios would be considered value-added work. Posting entries from the journal to the ledger is a basic accounting task and not considered value-added work.

From an Accountant's Perspective, One of the Benefits of XBRL