Efficient annual financial statements based on SAP

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This training is held in German.
In this training the options available in financial closing processes. Whether for monthly, quarterly, or annual closings, the necessary posting processes based on SAP S/4HANA Private/On-Prem will be demonstrated. The implementation of business requirements and processes in the closing will be explained both in the classic ERP environment using the SAP GUI and transactions, as well as in S/4HANA Private/On-Prem using Launchpad and apps. The alternative use of S/4HANA Public is highlighted where differences exist compared to the “Private” version. You’ll learn about the new features that S/4HANA offers. Get to know the various modules of external and internal accounting and how they interact in the closing process to coordinate the individual activities within a unified process schema.

Contents

Final theses with SAP

  • Carrying out monthly and year-end closing.
  • Preparation and execution of closing activities in the sub-ledgers through to controlling.
  • Final Projects in General Ledger Accounting, Benefits of Ledger Technology.
  • Integrated purchasing process with billing of projects/orders as of the closing date.
  • The sales process and closing “critical” deals.
  • Accrual of income and expenses.
  • Preparing the balance sheet and income statement for legal and management purposes.
  • Creation of an individual structure for the balance sheet and income statement.
  • Documentation of the final theses.
  • Opening a New Fiscal Year, Carrying Forward Balances, and Posting Periods.

Year-end closing processes along the balance sheet

  • Fixed assets, statement of changes in fixed assets.
  • Inventories: valuation approaches in materials management.
  • Receivables: Specific and general bad debt allowances.
  • Valuation of Foreign Currency Liabilities, Categorization, and Reclassification.
  • Liabilities: Automatic interest calculation.
  • Deferred Income, Benefits of the Accrual Engine.
  • Provisions: The provisions analysis from SAP.
  • Intercompany reconciliation in the individual financial statements with the "ICMR" tool (under S/4HANA).
  • The Closing Cockpit for tracking the closing process.

Reporting at a glance

  • Data sources for reporting, common data sources for financial accounting and controlling.
  • From the list of balances to line items to the balance sheet presentation.
  • List design with drilldown reporting and the reporting apps under S/4HANA.
  • Individual list design with the query function.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The training is NOT suitable for users of SAP Business One!

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will gain in-depth technical knowledge of how to handle closing processes in SAP, whether in ERP or S/4HANA.
  • Whether using the classic SAP ERP or S/4HANA, the speaker will provide a direct comparison of tried-and-true methods and new approaches.
  • Through clear, practical examples, you'll learn how to organize your subsidiary ledgers effectively and post entries to the general ledger.
  • Learn about the many benefits of individual SAP modules and see how they reach their full potential when integrated to combine data from purchasing and controlling.
  • You will get to know both standard evaluations and new forms of reporting that enable valuable and in-depth analyses.
  • This look into the world of S/4HANA provides insights into potential areas for optimization when migrating from an existing S/4 system to a new one.
  • As a newcomer to SAP, you will receive valuable tips for implementation and setup.

Methods

Lecture, practical exchange, case studies in the SAP system.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers from finance and accounting, the balance sheet department and tax offices as well as IT experts with a close relationship to accounting.

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