SAP Fixed Assets Accounting (FI-AA)

Drawing up a balance sheet means presenting the values of the assets and liabilities of a company. A considerable proportion of the assets are fixed assets. In this book, you will learn what fixed assets are, how to report the value of fixed assets, and how SAP Asset Accounting can support you. Walk through basic asset accounting concepts and identify the impact of IFRS and US GAAP valuation requirements. You’ll learn the different methods of identifying inventory and the importance of properly identifying physical inventory. This book is illustrated with numerous SAP screenshots and provides detailed examples of posting transactions including transfer postings and asset retirement. See how other companies approach group valuation, consolidation, and foreign currency. We’ll discuss best practices when it comes to periodic activities like depreciation and periodic balance sheet postings. Review the appropriate hierarchy of asset master records and get tips for working with asset master records.This book covers:*Processes and functions in SAP ERP Financials*Posting examples and integration with General Ledger Accounting*Validation and reporting for IFRS*Periodic activities