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Sample report — Financial model

Synthetic example. No workbook was analyzed.

Sheets:
5
Hidden:
2
Formula cells:
1248
Cells scanned:
12430
Analyzer
v0.8.4
2

Critical

Issues that need attention

0

High

Important issues

13

Review

Suggestions to review

3

Info

FYI items

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5 of 5 sheets have findings

All sheets with findings: 18 findings

  • Critical2
  • High0
  • Review13
  • Info3

Findings

18 total18 findings visible
Findings with severity, sheet, cell or range, message, detail, and suggested action.
Formula error
SheetDebtCell / rangeH22What was found

This cell shows an error value (#DIV/0!). A reviewer will see it too.

Formula error
SheetSummaryCell / rangeC18What was found

This cell shows an error value (#REF!). A reviewer will see it too.

Hardcode in formula block
SheetAssumptionsCell / rangeE22
in E20:E25
What was found

A typed-in number appears inside a formula-driven pattern (E20:E25). Review whether the hardcode is intentional.

Volatile function
SheetAssumptionsCell / rangeF7What was found

This formula uses INDIRECT. It works, but it makes the model harder to follow because the referenced cell is not visible in the formula.

Hardcode in formula block
SheetAssumptionsCell / rangeJ14
in G14:L14
What was found

A typed-in number appears inside a formula-driven pattern (G14:L14). Review whether the hardcode is intentional.

Hardcode in formula block
SheetDebtCell / rangeK12
in H12:M12
What was found

A typed-in number appears inside a formula-driven pattern (H12:M12). Review whether the hardcode is intentional.

Hidden sheet
SheetDebtCell / rangeWhole sheetWhat was found

The sheet "Debt" is set to very-hidden, which a reader cannot unhide from Excel's normal menu. Worth disclosing that it is there.

Formula inconsistency
SheetP&LCell / rangeG42
in E42:J42
What was found

This cell's formula has a different shape from the others in the same row (E42:J42). Review whether the difference is intentional before changing it.

Blank in formula run
SheetP&LCell / rangeH28
in G28:I28
What was found

There is an empty cell in the middle of a row of formulas (G28:I28). It may be a gap that should have a formula.

External link
SheetRevenueCell / rangeG8What was found

This formula points to another workbook (Budget_inputs.xlsx). Links like this often stop working when the file moves.

Formula inconsistency
SheetRevenueCell / rangeH16
in E16:J16
What was found

This cell's formula has a different shape from the others in the same row (E16:J16). Review whether the difference is intentional before changing it.

Out-of-view formulas or numbers
SheetRevenueCell / rangeJ24What was found

This visible sheet contains formulas or numbers in rows or columns that are out of view.

Formula error
SheetSummaryCell / rangeB9What was found

This cell shows #N/A. That can be intentional in lookup logic, so it is worth a closer look.

Out-of-view formulas or numbers
SheetSummaryCell / rangeC18What was found

This visible sheet contains formulas or numbers in rows or columns that are out of view.

Circularity disclosure
SheetSummaryCell / rangeWhole sheetWhat was found

This workbook has iterative calculation switched on, which usually means there is a circular reference inside. That can be intentional, but a reader should know.

Hidden sheet
SheetAssumptionsCell / rangeWhole sheetWhat was found

The sheet "Assumptions" is hidden. That may be fine, so just make sure you meant to leave it out of view.

Volatile function
SheetRevenueCell / rangeWhole sheetWhat was found

This model uses volatile functions (TODAY (2)), which recalculate every time the file changes. Usually fine, and noted so you are aware.

Volatile function
SheetSummaryCell / rangeWhole sheetWhat was found

This model uses volatile functions (NOW (1), RAND (1)), which recalculate every time the file changes. Usually fine, and noted so you are aware.

Tripwire DX is a pre-submission quality check, not a review of whether your model is right. It flags common, mechanical risks such as error values, external links, hidden sheets, and inconsistent formulas, so you can decide what needs a closer look. It does not check that your numbers, logic, or assumptions are sound, and it does not provide financial advice. You remain responsible for the contents of your model. Files are read entirely in your browser and are not uploaded anywhere.

What this tool cannot see

  • Errors hidden inside IFERROR (or similar) are invisible by design.
  • A formula can be free of errors and still use the wrong logic.
  • Tripwire DX cannot tell whether an assumption or input is reasonable.
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