Let's Test Your Financial Accounting Skills With This Quiz
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Financial accounting is one of the courses taken by an aspiring certified accountant. Are you looking for revision material for an exam? If the answer is yes look no further and take up the quiz below to see if you indeed are ready. All the best and remember to highlight the ones you fail
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Financial Accounting in SAP ERP contains several ledgers. Which of the following are ledgers in Financial Accounting? (4 correct answers)
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Common Ledger
- B.
General Ledger
- C.
Accounts Payable
- D.
Human Resource Ledger
- E.
Accounts Receivable
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Production Ledger
- G.
Special Purpose Ledger
Correct Answer(s)
B. General Ledger
C. Accounts Payable
E. Accounts Receivable
G. Special Purpose LedgerExplanation
The correct answer includes the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Special Purpose Ledger as ledgers in Financial Accounting in SAP ERP. These ledgers are used to record and track financial transactions and information related to general accounts, payments to vendors, payments from customers, and specific purposes or requirements. The Common Ledger, Human Resource Ledger, and Production Ledger are not included as ledgers in Financial Accounting.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the Financial Accounting in SAP ERP? (3 correct answers)
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The General Ledger is the main book of SAP and it is managed on Company Code level.
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The General Ledger is integrated with all sub-ledgers in real-time using reconciliation accounts in the general ledger.
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Accounts Payable contains all business events concerning relationships with customers and its main source of data is sales and distribution (SAP SD)
- D.
Accounts Receivable records all business events concerning relationships to suppliers and its main source application of data is purchasing (SAP MM)
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The Chart of accounts is a structure containing all accounts available the General Ledger.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The General Ledger is the main book of SAP and it is managed on Company Code level.
B. The General Ledger is integrated with all sub-ledgers in real-time using reconciliation accounts in the general ledger.
E. The Chart of accounts is a structure containing all accounts available the General Ledger.Explanation
The General Ledger is the main book of SAP and it is managed on Company Code level. This means that all financial transactions and balances are recorded and managed in the General Ledger at the company code level.
The General Ledger is integrated with all sub-ledgers in real-time using reconciliation accounts in the general ledger. This means that the General Ledger is connected to all sub-ledgers, such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and any transactions or changes made in the sub-ledgers are reflected in real-time in the General Ledger through reconciliation accounts.
The Chart of accounts is a structure containing all accounts available the General Ledger. This means that the Chart of accounts lists all the accounts that can be used in the General Ledger, providing a framework for organizing and categorizing financial transactions.Rate this question:
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SAP Financial Accounting and SAP Controlling are highly integrated. Which of the following statements are true regarding this integration aspect? (3 correct answers)
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Controlling and Financial Accounting are integrated through cost element types and accounts.
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Primary an secondary cost element types are both contained in the chart of accounts a particular company code uses.
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Secondary cost element types do not have a corresponding account in the chart of accounts.
- D.
A company code must always be assigned to exactly one Controlling area.
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Cost element types are defined on company code level.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Controlling and Financial Accounting are integrated through cost element types and accounts.
C. Secondary cost element types do not have a corresponding account in the chart of accounts.
D. A company code must always be assigned to exactly one Controlling area.Explanation
The integration between SAP Financial Accounting and SAP Controlling is achieved through cost element types and accounts. This means that the cost element types used in Controlling are linked to the accounts in Financial Accounting. Additionally, secondary cost element types do not have a corresponding account in the chart of accounts, further emphasizing the integration between the two modules. Furthermore, a company code must always be assigned to exactly one Controlling area, ensuring a seamless integration between the two aspects of financial management.Rate this question:
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SAP Financial Supply Chain Management supports companies optimizing their cash flows within the whole supply chain. Which of the following are components of Financial Supply Chain Management? (3 correct answers)
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SAP Money Management
- B.
SAP Collections Management
- C.
SAP Cash and Liquidity Management
- D.
SAP Billing Management
- E.
SAP In-House Cash
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SAP Bank Communication Management
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SAP Fraud Management
Correct Answer(s)
B. SAP Collections Management
C. SAP Cash and Liquidity Management
E. SAP In-House Cash
F. SAP Bank Communication ManagementExplanation
The components of SAP Financial Supply Chain Management include SAP Collections Management, SAP Cash and Liquidity Management, SAP In-House Cash, and SAP Bank Communication Management. These components help companies optimize their cash flows and manage their financial operations within the supply chain. SAP Money Management, SAP Billing Management, and SAP Fraud Management are not components of Financial Supply Chain Management.Rate this question:
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What is the main organizational unit of Financial Accounting? (1 correct answer)
- A.
Controlling Area
- B.
Company Code
- C.
Business Area
- D.
Profit Center
- E.
Client
Correct Answer
B. Company CodeExplanation
The main organizational unit of Financial Accounting is the Company Code. A company code represents an independent legal entity within a company and is used to manage financial transactions, such as recording and reporting financial data, for that specific entity. It is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, managing accounts payable and receivable, and generating financial statements.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the organizational structure in Financial Management? (3 correct answers)
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A Company Code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP ERP for which you can issue a balance sheet and a P/L statement.
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A Business Area is an organizational unit of external accounting that corresponds to a specific business segment or area of responsibility in a company.
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A segment is part of the company that incurs costs, generates revenue and has its own financial data with regard to profit and resource consumption.
- D.
You can assign multiple Controlling Areas to one Company Code
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In case of Cross-Company-Code cost accounting, a company code must be assigned to more than one Controlling Area.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A Company Code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP ERP for which you can issue a balance sheet and a P/L statement.
B. A Business Area is an organizational unit of external accounting that corresponds to a specific business segment or area of responsibility in a company.
C. A segment is part of the company that incurs costs, generates revenue and has its own financial data with regard to profit and resource consumption.Explanation
The three statements that are true regarding the organizational structure in Financial Management are:
1. A Company Code is the smallest organizational unit in SAP ERP for which you can issue a balance sheet and a P/L statement. This means that a Company Code is the basic unit for financial reporting within the SAP system.
2. A Business Area is an organizational unit of external accounting that corresponds to a specific business segment or area of responsibility in a company. This means that a Business Area is used to track and report financial data for specific areas or segments within a company.
3. A segment is part of the company that incurs costs, generates revenue, and has its own financial data with regard to profit and resource consumption. This means that a segment represents a distinct part of the company's operations that can be analyzed separately for financial reporting purposes.Rate this question:
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The General Ledger is the main book or ledger of SAP Financial Accounting. Which of the following statements are true regarding the General Ledger? (2 correct statements)
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Each Company Code has exactly one General Ledger.
- B.
The General Ledger is structured according to a chart of account.
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The General Ledger is integrated with Controlling through reconciliation accounts.
- D.
Before postings to a General Ledger account can be made, you must first create the company-code-specific master data segment for the account in the particular company code and then create the chart-of-account-specific segment for this account in the chart of accounts.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Each Company Code has exactly one General Ledger.
B. The General Ledger is structured according to a chart of account.Explanation
Each Company Code has exactly one General Ledger. The General Ledger is the main book or ledger of SAP Financial Accounting, and each company code is associated with one specific General Ledger.
The General Ledger is structured according to a chart of accounts. A chart of accounts is a list of all the accounts used by an organization to record financial transactions. The General Ledger is organized based on this chart of accounts, which provides a standardized framework for categorizing and classifying financial transactions.Rate this question:
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The Chart of Account is a list of all G/L accounts used by one or several company codes. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Charts of Account? (3 correct answers)
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You must assign one operative chart of accounts to each company code.
- B.
If you have multiple company codes assigned to one controlling area, all company codes must have the same operative chart of accounts assigned to allow cross-company code cost accounting.
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You must assign one country-specific chart of accounts to each company code.
- D.
The accounts in a chart of accounts can be expense or revenue accounts in Financial Accounting and cost or revenue elements in Controlling.
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Reconciliation accounts are contained in the sub-ledgers and, thus, are not contained in the chart of accounts.
Correct Answer(s)
A. You must assign one operative chart of accounts to each company code.
B. If you have multiple company codes assigned to one controlling area, all company codes must have the same operative chart of accounts assigned to allow cross-company code cost accounting.
D. The accounts in a chart of accounts can be expense or revenue accounts in Financial Accounting and cost or revenue elements in Controlling.Explanation
The first statement is true because each company code must have an assigned operative chart of accounts. The second statement is true because if multiple company codes are assigned to one controlling area, they must have the same operative chart of accounts for cross-company code cost accounting. The fourth statement is true because the accounts in a chart of accounts can be expense or revenue accounts in Financial Accounting and cost or revenue elements in Controlling.Rate this question:
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Which components are part of a document that is posted in FI? (2 correct answers)
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Line-item variant
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Account assignment model
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Schedule line
- D.
Line item information
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Header data
Correct Answer(s)
D. Line item information
E. Header dataExplanation
The components that are part of a document posted in FI are line item information and header data. The line item information includes details such as the account number, amount, and description of each individual line item in the document. The header data includes information that applies to the entire document, such as the document number, posting date, and document type. These components together provide a comprehensive view of the financial transaction recorded in the document.Rate this question:
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In which of the following cases postings (bookings) in financial accounting lead to an booking/update in controlling (CO)? (2 correct answers)
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The booked FI-account number is defined as cost or revenue element in CO.
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A Controlling-object is entered in the FI booking.
- C.
A statistical Controlling-object is entered in the FI booking.
- D.
A functional area is entered in the FI booking.
- E.
A business area is entered in the FI booking.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The booked FI-account number is defined as cost or revenue element in CO.
B. A Controlling-object is entered in the FI booking.Explanation
The correct answer is that the booked FI-account number is defined as cost or revenue element in CO and a Controlling-object is entered in the FI booking. This means that when a posting is made in financial accounting, it will also result in a booking or update in controlling if the FI-account number is associated with a cost or revenue element in controlling and if a controlling object is specified in the FI booking.Rate this question:
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The Purchase-to-Pay business process requires a close integration between SAP MM and SAP FI. Which of the following statements are true regarding the interaction of these two applications? (3 correct answers)
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The vendor involved in this process must have its master record maintained for the purchase organization and the company code in charge.
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When creating invoice posting creates an accounting document that debits the invoice amount to the goods receipt/invoice receipt account and credits the vendor account with the same amount.
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The vendor invoice posting creates an accounting document that debits the invoice amount to the goods receipt/invoice receipt account and credits the vendor account with the same amount.
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When posting the goods receipt in the purchase-to-pay business process a material document is only created, if the material purchased is not a consumable material.
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Upon goods receipt an accounting document is created that debits the valuated goods receipt to the material stock account or the consumption account and credits the goods receipt/invoice receipt account with the same amount.
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The goods receipt/invoice receipt account is a reconciliation account that integrates the account payable with the general ledger.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The vendor involved in this process must have its master record maintained for the purchase organization and the company code in charge.
C. The vendor invoice posting creates an accounting document that debits the invoice amount to the goods receipt/invoice receipt account and credits the vendor account with the same amount.
E. Upon goods receipt an accounting document is created that debits the valuated goods receipt to the material stock account or the consumption account and credits the goods receipt/invoice receipt account with the same amount.Explanation
In the Purchase-to-Pay business process, there is a requirement for a close integration between SAP MM and SAP FI. The first statement is true because the vendor involved in the process must have its master record maintained for the purchase organization and the company code in charge. The second statement is also true as the vendor invoice posting creates an accounting document that debits the invoice amount to the goods receipt/invoice receipt account and credits the vendor account with the same amount. Lastly, the sixth statement is true because upon goods receipt, an accounting document is created that debits the valuated goods receipt to the material stock account or the consumption account and credits the goods receipt/invoice receipt account with the same amount.Rate this question:
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The Purchase-to-Pay business process requires a close integration between SAP MM and SAP FI. Thereby, material and accounting documents play a central role. How many material and accounting documents are created in the standard Purchase-to-Pay business process (Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Invoice, Payment)?
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1 material document and 2 accounting documents
- B.
1 material document and 3 accounting documents
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2 material documents and 2 accounting documents
- D.
2 material documents and 3 accounting documents
Correct Answer
B. 1 material document and 3 accounting documentsExplanation
In the standard Purchase-to-Pay business process, there is one material document created which tracks the movement of goods. Additionally, there are three accounting documents created which record the financial transactions associated with the process. These accounting documents include one for the purchase order, one for the goods receipt, and one for the invoice and payment.Rate this question:
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The Purchase-to-Pay business process requires a close integration between SAP MM and SAP FI. Thereby, material and accounting documents play a central role. How many material and accounting documents are created in the standard Purchase-to-Pay business process, if the material is first posted to quality-inspection stock and then transferred into unrestricted-use stock (Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Goods Movement, Invoice, Payment)?
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1 material document and 2 accounting documents
- B.
2 material documents and 3 accounting documents
- C.
2 material documents and 4 accounting documents
- D.
3 material documents and 3 accounting documents
Correct Answer
B. 2 material documents and 3 accounting documentsExplanation
In the Purchase-to-Pay business process, when the material is first posted to quality-inspection stock and then transferred into unrestricted-use stock, it requires 2 material documents to track these movements. Additionally, there are 3 accounting documents created to record the financial transactions related to the Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, Goods Movement, Invoice, and Payment. Therefore, the correct answer is 2 material documents and 3 accounting documents.Rate this question:
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SAP ERP provides two different concepts of credit control in SAP FI. Which of the following statements are true regarding the credit control functionality in SAP ERP? (3 correct answers)
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Credit control is performed bgy the organizational unit credit control area.
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The credit control area must be assigned exactly one company code.
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The FI-Accounts receivable credit control creates a separate credit management master record, which is an extension of the customer master record.
- D.
The credit control master data record of a business partner in FIN-FSCM contains a Credit Profile.
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The credit segment data of a business partner in FIN-FSCM is maintained for a particular controlling area.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Credit control is performed bgy the organizational unit credit control area.
C. The FI-Accounts receivable credit control creates a separate credit management master record, which is an extension of the customer master record.
D. The credit control master data record of a business partner in FIN-FSCM contains a Credit Profile.Explanation
The first statement is true because credit control is performed by the organizational unit credit control area. The second statement is true because the credit control area must be assigned exactly one company code. The third statement is true because the FI-Accounts receivable credit control creates a separate credit management master record, which is an extension of the customer master record.Rate this question:
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The Order-to-Cash business process requires a close integration between SAP SD and SAP FI. Thereby, material and accounting documents are created in the standard Order-to-Cash business process (Sales Order, Goods Issue, Billing, Payment)?
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1 material document and 2 accounting documents
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1 material document and 3 accounting documents
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2 material documents and 2 accounting documents
- D.
2 material documents and 3 accounting documents
Correct Answer
B. 1 material document and 3 accounting documentsExplanation
The Order-to-Cash business process in SAP SD and SAP FI involves the creation of material and accounting documents. In this process, there is typically one material document created, which records the movement of goods. Additionally, there are three accounting documents created, which capture the financial transactions related to the sales order, goods issue, billing, and payment. These accounting documents ensure proper recording of revenue, expenses, and assets in the financial system.Rate this question:
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The Order-to-Cash business process requires a close integration between SAP SD and SAP FI. Thereby, material and accounting documents play a central role. How many material and accounting documents are created in the standard Order-to-Cash business process if you taking the goods receipt from production and the warehouse internal transport order into account (Goods Receipt from Production Order, Sales Order, Transport Order, Goods Issue, Billing, Payment)?
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1 material document and 2 accounting documents
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1 material document and 3 accounting documents
- C.
2 material documents and 2 accounting documents
- D.
2 material documents and 4 accounting documents
Correct Answer
D. 2 material documents and 4 accounting documentsExplanation
In the standard Order-to-Cash business process, when considering the goods receipt from production and the warehouse internal transport order, 2 material documents are created. These material documents are used to track the movement of goods within the process. Additionally, 4 accounting documents are created to record the financial transactions associated with the process, such as sales, billing, and payment.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements are true regarding the creation of a fixed asset in SAP FI?
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A fixed asset is integrated in the general ledger via a reconciliation account. The reconciliation account of the asset in the sub-ledger Asset Accounting is entered in the master record of the asset in SAP FI-AA.
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The asset class an asset is assigned to, is tied to an account determination key. The account determination key determines the accounts which are posted to depending on the transaction type used for the posting.
- C.
A fixed asset is posted to directly in the general ledger.
Correct Answer
B. The asset class an asset is assigned to, is tied to an account determination key. The account determination key determines the accounts which are posted to depending on the transaction type used for the posting.Explanation
In SAP FI, the asset class of an asset determines the account determination key, which in turn determines the accounts that are posted to based on the transaction type used for posting. This means that the accounts for posting fixed asset transactions are determined based on the account determination key associated with the asset class. Therefore, the statement that the asset class is tied to an account determination key is true.Rate this question:
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Depreciation is used to calculate the offset of asset value loss against tax and to determine the "real" current value of the assets your company possesses. Which of the following statements are true regarding depreciation in SAP ERP's Assets Accounting? (3 correct answers)
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Depreciation areas enable calculating different depreciation values in parallel for a fixed asset according to the requirements of a specific country or economic area.
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Depreciation areas are grouped into a chart of depreciation.
- C.
The depreciation terms can only be in the asset class the asset belongs to.
- D.
Every asset transaction in the Asset Accounting component immediately causes a change of the forecasted depreciation and, thus, immediately updates depreciation and value adjustment accounts of the asset for the financial statements.
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In the periodic depreciation run the planned depreciations are posted to the asset account and must then be transferred to the general ledger.
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Only after the completion of the depreciation run, depreciations are posted in asset accounting and in the general ledger.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Depreciation areas enable calculating different depreciation values in parallel for a fixed asset according to the requirements of a specific country or economic area.
B. Depreciation areas are grouped into a chart of depreciation.
F. Only after the completion of the depreciation run, depreciations are posted in asset accounting and in the general ledger.Explanation
Depreciation areas in SAP ERP's Assets Accounting allow for the calculation of different depreciation values simultaneously for a fixed asset based on the specific requirements of a country or economic area. These depreciation areas are organized and grouped into a chart of depreciation. Additionally, only after the completion of the depreciation run, depreciations are posted in both asset accounting and the general ledger.Rate this question:
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What functions have a reconciliation accounts in FI?
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Reconciliation between goods receipt and invoice receipt.
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They can be booked directly on monthly basis.
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Integrate subledgers with the general ledger.
- D.
Can only be applied for material and stock accounts.
Correct Answer
C. Integrate subledgers with the general ledger.Explanation
The correct answer is "Integrate subledgers with the general ledger." This function allows for the consolidation of financial information from various subledgers into the general ledger. It ensures that all transactions are accurately recorded and provides a comprehensive view of the organization's financial position. This integration helps in reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.Rate this question:
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What are the benefits of the new general ledger functions? (2 correct answers)
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Contemporary integration of FI and CO.
- B.
Multiple leading ledgers.
- C.
Account based profitability analysis.
- D.
Extended data structure.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Account based profitability analysis.
D. Extended data structure.Explanation
The new general ledger functions provide two benefits: account-based profitability analysis and an extended data structure. Account-based profitability analysis allows for a more detailed analysis of profitability by tracking revenue and costs at the account level. This helps organizations make informed decisions about their products, customers, and business segments. The extended data structure provides more flexibility in capturing and reporting financial data, allowing for better customization and analysis. These benefits enhance the overall financial management and reporting capabilities of the organization.Rate this question:
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Which of the following determines the structure of balance sheet and profit & loss statement and states which items are assigned to what accounts?
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Account group
- B.
G/L-Account group
- C.
Cost element group
- D.
Balance sheet and profit & loss statement
Correct Answer
D. Balance sheet and profit & loss statementExplanation
The balance sheet and profit & loss statement determine the structure of these financial statements and state which items are assigned to what accounts. These statements provide a snapshot of a company's financial position and performance, respectively. They outline the assets, liabilities, and equity on the balance sheet, while the profit & loss statement shows the revenues, expenses, and net income or loss. By following the structure outlined in these statements, organizations can accurately record and report their financial information.Rate this question:
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What is equal for both customer and vendor master data? (2 correct answers)
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Both have to be maintained each year.
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Both have three segments.
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Both are assigned to a reconciliation account.
- D.
Both can only be used in FI.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Both have three segments.
C. Both are assigned to a reconciliation account.Explanation
Both customer and vendor master data have three segments, which refers to the division of data into three parts or sections. Additionally, both customer and vendor master data are assigned to a reconciliation account, which is an account used to reconcile and track transactions between the company and its customers or vendors.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements is true for company codes?
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The chart of accounts is administered on company code level.
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A client can have only one company code.
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A company code can be assigned to several controlling areas.
- D.
A company code can be used to determine a business area unambiguously.
Correct Answer
A. The chart of accounts is administered on company code level.Explanation
The statement "The chart of accounts is administered on company code level" is true for company codes. This means that the chart of accounts, which includes all the general ledger accounts used by a company, is managed and maintained at the company code level. Each company code can have its own unique chart of accounts, allowing for customization and flexibility in organizing and reporting financial data. This statement highlights the importance of the company code level in managing the chart of accounts within an organization.Rate this question:
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What do you have to consider when creating chart of accounts in financial accounting? (3 correct answers)
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Accounts are first defined at the company code level and then assigned to the chart of accounts.
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A company code has only one operating chart of accounts.
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Chart of accounts data in a general ledger master record is defined at the company code level.
- D.
Many company codes can use the same operating chart of accounts.
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A company code can also have a country-specific chart of accounts.
Correct Answer(s)
B. A company code has only one operating chart of accounts.
D. Many company codes can use the same operating chart of accounts.
E. A company code can also have a country-specific chart of accounts.Explanation
When creating a chart of accounts in financial accounting, there are several factors to consider. Firstly, accounts are defined at the company code level and then assigned to the chart of accounts. This means that the chart of accounts is specific to a particular company code. Additionally, a company code can have only one operating chart of accounts, which is used for all its financial transactions. However, multiple company codes can use the same operating chart of accounts, allowing for consistency across different entities. Furthermore, a company code can also have a country-specific chart of accounts, which is tailored to meet the specific reporting requirements of that country.Rate this question:
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