SAP Financial Accounting

The SAP Financial Accounting Training course equips professionals with the skills to manage financial processes within the SAP environment. Gain hands-on experience in managing accounts, financial transactions, and reporting while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with global financial standards.

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Overview

SAP Financial Accounting Training is designed for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in managing enterprise financial processes using SAP systems. This comprehensive course covers essential aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset accounting, and financial reporting. Learners will gain hands-on experience configuring SAP settings, managing financial master data, and executing key financial processes.

The course features real-world scenarios, interactive exercises, and expert-led sessions, ensuring practical, job-ready skills. Attendees will learn to perform essential tasks such as document posting, payment program configuration, and financial closing operations, helping them maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with global accounting standards.

By the end of this 1-day training, learners will have a strong foundation in SAP Financial Accounting, enabling them to manage, streamline, and optimise financial processes within an enterprise, contributing to better financial performance and operational efficiency.

Course Objectives

Understand SAP Financial Accounting structure and configuration
Master financial data management, document posting, and reporting
Configure SAP payment programs for efficient transaction processing
Perform financial closing operations, including month-end and year-end tasks
Gain insight into SAP integration across various modules

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Course Details

Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Professional Background: No prior SAP experience is required, but HR management knowledge is beneficial.
Language Proficiency: Strong command of English is recommended for effective participation in discussions, exercises, and assessments.
Interest in HR Management: Ideal for individuals eager to improve HR management skills through SAP’s enterprise HR modules.

Learning Outcomes

Master SAP Financial Accounting: Gain hands-on experience managing SAP’s financial modules.
Configure Financial Settings: Set up global configurations and manage financial master data.
Perform Financial Reporting: Execute reports for accounts, ledgers, and financial transactions.
Conduct Financial Closures: Perform month-end and year-end closing operations seamlessly.
Ensure Compliance: Manage financial processes aligned with international accounting standards.

Target Audience

This training is ideal for professionals responsible for financial management, reporting, and SAP implementations, including:

Financial Analysts
Accountants
SAP Consultants
IT Specialists in Financial Systems
Finance Managers
Project Managers

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to SAP

What is SAP?
SAP Financial Accounting Overview
SAP Organisation Structure

Module 2: Financial Accounting Global Settings

Steps for Configuring Global Settings
Field Status Variant
Posting Keys
Document Types and Number Ranges
Tolerance

Module 3: Financial Accounting Master Data

Overview
Blocking
Deleting a Customer’s Account
Customer Account Groups
One-Time Customer Master Record

Module 4: Document Posting Control

Introduction
Parking
Holding
Posting a Document with Reference

Module 5: General Ledger

Introduction
Accounts Receivables
Accounts Payables
Asset Accounting
Bank Accounting
Create a New GL Account
Displaying Changes
Blocking or Deleting a G/L Account

Module 6: Payment Programme Configuration

Company Codes
Paying Company Codes
Payment Method in Country
Paying Method in Company Code
Bank Determination
House Banks

Module 7: Closing Operations in Financial Accounting

Overview
Day-End
Month-End
Pre-Close
Managerial Close
Financial Close
Month-End
Year-End

Module 8: Reporting

Executing SAP Reports
General Ledger Reports

Module 9: New General Ledger

Introduction
Advantages
Main Transaction Codes for Migration from Classic to New

Module 10: SAP Management Accounting

Overview
Cost Centre Management Accounting
Overhead Absorption by Production Lots

Module 11: SAP Integration

FI-CO Integration
SD-FI Integration
FI-MM Integration

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At MPES, we offer comprehensive support to help you succeed in your studies. With expert guidance and valuable resources, we help you stay on track throughout your course.

MPES Learning offers dedicated support to help you succeed in Accounting and Finance courses.
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Check your eligibility for exemptions with the relevant professional body before starting.
Our supportive team is here to offer study advice and support throughout your course.
Access a range of materials to help enhance your learning experience. These resources include practice exercises and additional reading to support your progress.

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Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. What is the primary goal of this training?

The course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge of SAP Financial Accounting processes, from configuration to financial reporting.

Q. Is prior SAP experience required?

No prior experience is needed. A basic understanding of financial principles will be helpful.

Q. What skills will I gain from this course?

You’ll learn SAP financial configuration, financial closing, payment management, and real-time reporting techniques.

Q. Who should attend this training?

Finance professionals, accountants, and IT specialists managing financial systems will benefit most.

Q. How does this course advance my career?

It boosts your financial management capabilities, making you proficient in SAP-based enterprise financial processes.

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