CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR

How to Use the Power BI DAX function CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function and how you can use it in your Power BI reports.

What is the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR Function?

The CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function is a DAX function that returns the closing balance for a given year. It works by taking a table, a column, and a date as input, and then calculates the closing balance of the column for the given year based on the date.

For example, let’s say you have a table called “Sales” with a column called “Revenue” and a date column called “Date”. If you want to calculate the closing balance of “Revenue” for the year 2020, you would use the following formula:


CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR(Sales[Revenue], Sales[Date], “12/31/2020”)


This formula would return the closing balance of "Revenue" for the year 2020 based on the "Date" column in the "Sales" table.

How to Use the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR Function

Using the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function in Power BI is quite simple. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use it:

1. Open your Power BI report and go to the "Data" tab.

2. Click on the table that contains the column you want to calculate the closing balance for.

3. Click on the "New Measure" button in the "Modeling" tab.

4. Enter a name for your measure (e.g. "Closing Balance").

5. In the formula bar, enter the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function with the appropriate parameters, as shown in the example above.

6. Click on the "Check" button to validate your measure.

7. Use your new measure in your report visuals to display the closing balance for a given year.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function:

- You can use the SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR function in conjunction with CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR to calculate the year-over-year change in the closing balance.

- Make sure that the date column in your table is formatted as a date in Power BI, or the function may not work properly.

- You can use the FORMAT function to format the output of the CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function as currency or a percentage.

- If you're having trouble with the function, try breaking it down into smaller parts and testing each part individually.

The CLOSINGBALANCEYEAR function is a powerful tool for financial reporting and analysis in Power BI. By using this function, you can easily calculate the closing balance for any given year and gain valuable insights into your business's performance. So give it a try and see how it can help you take your Power BI reports to the next level.

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