This document discusses SAP's new depreciation calculation that was introduced in ERP 6.0. It begins by introducing Serio Consulting and their expertise. It then explains that the new calculation is based on period intervals rather than individual transactions. This allows depreciation to be calculated annually by aggregating amounts within periods. While the final depreciation figure is the same, the new approach is more intuitive and flexible. Customers are advised to recalculate values after upgrading to the new method.
This document discusses various logistics scenarios in SAP and how they are handled from an accounting and process flow perspective. It provides an overview of key business processes like procure-to-pay, production planning, and order-to-cash. It then examines specific scenarios like procurement of stock/non-stock items, services, cross-company purchases, and stock transfers. For each scenario, it outlines the relevant process flows and accounting documents. The document is intended to enhance understanding of FICO integrations, accounting, and valuation in different logistics situations.
The document discusses automating cash flow reporting using SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). It describes common challenges in compiling cash flow statements manually using spreadsheets. Automating cash flow reporting using BPC can address these challenges by standardizing and controlling the process. The key steps to automating cash flow in BPC include mapping accounts to cash flow line items, setting up transaction types, developing cash flow rules to calculate line items, and allowing for some manual inputs through input templates. This allows generating cash flow statements from transactional data while building in controls.
The document provides an overview of key logistics process flows and their integration with accounting. It discusses end-to-end procurement and production scenarios for make-to-stock and make-to-order situations. Key business processes like procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and stock transfers are explained along with their accounting impact. The presentation also covers preliminary and periodic valuation methods.
We Energies converted from a traditional FERC regulatory reporting solution to a real-time FERC solution using SAP's General Ledger functionality. This allows We Energies to overcome challenges around increasing demands for speed and transparency of reporting. The real-time FERC solution derives regulatory attributes in transactions and provides a single source of truth for financial, regulatory, and management reporting. It also simplifies reporting and accelerates the period close process.
This document provides an overview of new features and changes in SAP S/4 Finance. It discusses the introduction of a universal ledger, changes to asset accounting including a new depreciation engine and block of assets functionality for tax reporting, integration between finance and controlling, and deltas between ECC 6.0 and ECC 6 EHP7. Specific sections cover new asset accounting features and benefits, ledger approaches, master data creation, period end activities, and CO-FI and FI-PA reconciliation.
The document announces a luncheon to thank volunteers for their service. It will honor tutors by presenting them with certificates to recognize their work. The event aims to make the volunteers feel special for their contributions.
Nambour Men in Sheds celebrated their first birthday in 2012. The group provides a space for local men to socialize and work on projects together. They have been operating for a year, giving men in the community an opportunity to connect.
This document summarizes using MongoDB to collect and analyze tweets from social media. It describes setting up MongoDB collections to store tweets collected from Twitter's API, querying the tweets by location, user, and other fields, and building an interface with maps and visualization tools to interact with the tweets. Key steps included collecting tweets from Australia, augmenting the data, indexing for efficient querying, finding the most active users, and lessons learned around data structure and API limitations.
This document discusses various logistics scenarios in SAP and how they are handled from an accounting and process flow perspective. It provides an overview of key business processes like procure-to-pay, production planning, and order-to-cash. It then examines specific scenarios like procurement of stock/non-stock items, services, cross-company purchases, and stock transfers. For each scenario, it outlines the relevant process flows and accounting documents. The document is intended to enhance understanding of FICO integrations, accounting, and valuation in different logistics situations.
The document discusses automating cash flow reporting using SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). It describes common challenges in compiling cash flow statements manually using spreadsheets. Automating cash flow reporting using BPC can address these challenges by standardizing and controlling the process. The key steps to automating cash flow in BPC include mapping accounts to cash flow line items, setting up transaction types, developing cash flow rules to calculate line items, and allowing for some manual inputs through input templates. This allows generating cash flow statements from transactional data while building in controls.
The document provides an overview of key logistics process flows and their integration with accounting. It discusses end-to-end procurement and production scenarios for make-to-stock and make-to-order situations. Key business processes like procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and stock transfers are explained along with their accounting impact. The presentation also covers preliminary and periodic valuation methods.
We Energies converted from a traditional FERC regulatory reporting solution to a real-time FERC solution using SAP's General Ledger functionality. This allows We Energies to overcome challenges around increasing demands for speed and transparency of reporting. The real-time FERC solution derives regulatory attributes in transactions and provides a single source of truth for financial, regulatory, and management reporting. It also simplifies reporting and accelerates the period close process.
This document provides an overview of new features and changes in SAP S/4 Finance. It discusses the introduction of a universal ledger, changes to asset accounting including a new depreciation engine and block of assets functionality for tax reporting, integration between finance and controlling, and deltas between ECC 6.0 and ECC 6 EHP7. Specific sections cover new asset accounting features and benefits, ledger approaches, master data creation, period end activities, and CO-FI and FI-PA reconciliation.
The document announces a luncheon to thank volunteers for their service. It will honor tutors by presenting them with certificates to recognize their work. The event aims to make the volunteers feel special for their contributions.
Nambour Men in Sheds celebrated their first birthday in 2012. The group provides a space for local men to socialize and work on projects together. They have been operating for a year, giving men in the community an opportunity to connect.
This document summarizes using MongoDB to collect and analyze tweets from social media. It describes setting up MongoDB collections to store tweets collected from Twitter's API, querying the tweets by location, user, and other fields, and building an interface with maps and visualization tools to interact with the tweets. Key steps included collecting tweets from Australia, augmenting the data, indexing for efficient querying, finding the most active users, and lessons learned around data structure and API limitations.
This document discusses various methods for evaluating engineering projects using cash flow analysis and discounted cash flow methods. It defines key terms like present value, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, and discount rates. Examples are provided to illustrate how to use these methods to calculate metrics like NPV, IRR, payback period for both acceptance/rejection of projects.
This document discusses various methods for evaluating engineering projects using cash flow analysis and discounted cash flow methods. It defines key terms like present value, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, and discount rates. Examples are provided to illustrate how to use these methods to calculate metrics like NPV, IRR, payback period for both acceptance/rejection of projects.
This document discusses various capital budgeting techniques used to evaluate business investment projects, including net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), profitability index (PI), payback period, and average rate of return (ARR). It provides examples of how to calculate each metric and explains the appropriate decision rules and limitations of each approach.
Q317 nielsen-earnings webcast-v3 10.24 post meeting (1)nielsen_holdings
Nielsen reported financial results for the third quarter of 2017. Total revenue increased 4.5% year-over-year to $1.641 billion. Net income grew 12.3% to $146 million. The Watch segment saw strong revenue growth of 9.7% driven by gains in audience measurement and marketing effectiveness. However, the Buy segment faced challenges with revenue declining 2.1% as growth in emerging markets was offset by weakness in developed markets like the US. Nielsen maintained its full-year 2017 guidance targets.
This document discusses various capital budgeting techniques for evaluating long-term investment projects, including payback period, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and profitability index. It covers how to calculate and apply these methods to determine whether to accept or reject stand-alone and mutually exclusive projects. It also addresses challenges like unequal project lives and capital rationing.
This document discusses NTT DATA, a global IT services company, and their SAP implementation approach. It provides an overview of NTT DATA's corporate information, global presence, services offered, and delivery model. It then summarizes their implementation of SAP at a professional services organization, including using a work breakdown structure for revenue planning based on fair market value rather than sales order billing plans, and enhancements made to the results analysis process and project reports. The document concludes by discussing challenges faced during implementation and key business benefits achieved such as improved project control and reduced finance efforts.
2007 how to use sap project system for revenue recognition in professional se...Soumya De
This document discusses NTT DATA, a global IT services company, and their SAP implementation approach. It provides an overview of NTT DATA's corporate information, global presence and delivery model. It then summarizes their full-service SAP implementation approach which covers the entire lifecycle. The remainder of the document focuses on revenue recognition in professional services organizations, including how to plan revenue and costs using a work breakdown structure, perform result analysis and settlement, and enhancements made to the SAP system to support this.
Capital budgeting is the process of analyzing projects and determining which to include in the capital budget. It involves evaluating long-term investment projects involving large capital outlays. There are various evaluation criteria used for capital budgeting including net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), payback period, discounted payback period, and profitability index. Generally, NPV is considered the best method but companies often consider multiple criteria as each provides different relevant information for decision making.
Continuing our board meeting theme from last week, in this week's webinar, our own Gainsight Admin, Will Robins, dives into how he leveraged Gainsight's capabilities to prepare the charts and graphs we used in our most recent board meeting.
This document appears to be a template for Lean event documentation. It includes sections for defining the problem and goals, documenting the existing process, identifying improvement opportunities, planning the event, documenting the improved process and transition plan, and establishing controls to ensure the benefits are sustained. The template provides guidance on the type of information, data, and documentation that should be captured at each stage of a Lean event to effectively define the problem, implement improvements, and institutionalize the new process.
This document appears to be a template for Lean event documentation. It includes sections for defining the problem and goals, documenting the current process, identifying areas for improvement, planning the new process, ensuring implementation of changes, and controlling the new process. The template provides guidance on the type of information, format, and level of detail needed for each section to fully capture the Lean event and ensure successful implementation and sustainability of improvements.
This document discusses various investment criteria used to evaluate capital budgeting projects. It covers net present value, benefit-cost ratio, internal rate of return, payback period, and accounting rate of return. Formulas are provided for calculating each method along with their pros and cons. The key steps in investment evaluation are estimating costs and benefits, assessing risk, calculating the cost of capital, and using these criteria to determine if a project is worthwhile.
Sorenson – Principles of a Performance Update.pdfJacobClark69
This document provides examples of performance update best practices for boards of directors, including sample metrics and commentary. It recommends including quarterly updates on ARR performance vs plan, expenses vs plan, sales efficiency metrics like CAC payback, and cash balance/burn. Sample commentary discusses drivers of over/under performance, initiatives, and context on key customers/deals. The examples aim to help boards understand business performance in a clear and actionable way.
This document provides examples of performance update best practices for boards of directors, including sample metrics and commentary across key areas like ARR performance, expenses, sales efficiency, and cash burn. Key metrics to review include ARR vs plan, new vs expansion ARR, gross and net retention, expenses vs plan, CAC payback, cash balance and burn rate. Commentary should provide context on variances, initiatives, and risks or opportunities.
This document provides Nielsen's financial results for the second quarter of 2017. Key points include:
- Total revenue grew 3.0% year-over-year to $1.644 billion. Net income increased 15.9% to $131 million.
- On a non-GAAP basis, core revenue grew 7.6% to $1.579 billion and adjusted EBITDA increased 4.9% to $512 million.
- The Watch segment saw strong 10.9% revenue growth, driven by growth in audience measurement and marketing effectiveness. The Buy segment declined 1.8% due to challenges in the US market, though emerging markets grew 10%.
This document appears to be a template for Lean event documentation. It includes sections for defining the focus and value of the event, documenting the current baseline process, developing a future state process map and transition plan, and establishing control tools to sustain benefits. The template provides guidance on the type of information, diagrams, and metrics to include in each section to fully document the Lean event from start to finish.
This document appears to be a template for documenting a Lean event from start to finish. It includes sections for defining the problem and goals, analyzing the baseline process, planning and executing improvements during the event, and controlling the new process afterwards. The template provides guidance on including details such as metrics, stakeholders, process maps, plans for transitioning and training, and tools for ensuring the benefits are sustained long-term.
The document provides guidance for project tollgates at Tollgate Guiding Thoughts. Tollgates will focus on the 15 deliverable format and demonstrating the logical thought process through each project phase. Presentations should show work to complete a phase and tasks/dates for the next phase, and identify any barriers needing assistance. The primary tools listed are suggested but not mandatory ways to show project progression.
How to Build a Great Cloud/SaaS Business Case Analysis for Technology InvestmentGotransverse
Shifting from a CAPEX to an OPEX model is one of the many potential benefits when considering cloud-based technology solutions. In this presentation, Drew Wright, co-founder of Technology Finance Partners and expert in ROI and SaaS pricing strategies, will help shed light on the economics of the cloud and provide insights into quantifying the financial benefits of smart technology investments.
The document provides an overview of new features in Oracle Projects Release 12.1 related to federal financial management, including enhancements to project agreements, tracking revenue and expenditures by agreement, and generating standard general ledger transactions for costs, customer orders, and revenue using a Service Level Agreement component. Additional topics covered include expenditure analysis enhancements, supplier cost adjustments, and integrating project budgets with the budget execution module of Oracle Federal Financials.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
This document discusses various methods for evaluating engineering projects using cash flow analysis and discounted cash flow methods. It defines key terms like present value, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, and discount rates. Examples are provided to illustrate how to use these methods to calculate metrics like NPV, IRR, payback period for both acceptance/rejection of projects.
This document discusses various methods for evaluating engineering projects using cash flow analysis and discounted cash flow methods. It defines key terms like present value, net present value, internal rate of return, payback period, and discount rates. Examples are provided to illustrate how to use these methods to calculate metrics like NPV, IRR, payback period for both acceptance/rejection of projects.
This document discusses various capital budgeting techniques used to evaluate business investment projects, including net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), profitability index (PI), payback period, and average rate of return (ARR). It provides examples of how to calculate each metric and explains the appropriate decision rules and limitations of each approach.
Q317 nielsen-earnings webcast-v3 10.24 post meeting (1)nielsen_holdings
Nielsen reported financial results for the third quarter of 2017. Total revenue increased 4.5% year-over-year to $1.641 billion. Net income grew 12.3% to $146 million. The Watch segment saw strong revenue growth of 9.7% driven by gains in audience measurement and marketing effectiveness. However, the Buy segment faced challenges with revenue declining 2.1% as growth in emerging markets was offset by weakness in developed markets like the US. Nielsen maintained its full-year 2017 guidance targets.
This document discusses various capital budgeting techniques for evaluating long-term investment projects, including payback period, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and profitability index. It covers how to calculate and apply these methods to determine whether to accept or reject stand-alone and mutually exclusive projects. It also addresses challenges like unequal project lives and capital rationing.
This document discusses NTT DATA, a global IT services company, and their SAP implementation approach. It provides an overview of NTT DATA's corporate information, global presence, services offered, and delivery model. It then summarizes their implementation of SAP at a professional services organization, including using a work breakdown structure for revenue planning based on fair market value rather than sales order billing plans, and enhancements made to the results analysis process and project reports. The document concludes by discussing challenges faced during implementation and key business benefits achieved such as improved project control and reduced finance efforts.
2007 how to use sap project system for revenue recognition in professional se...Soumya De
This document discusses NTT DATA, a global IT services company, and their SAP implementation approach. It provides an overview of NTT DATA's corporate information, global presence and delivery model. It then summarizes their full-service SAP implementation approach which covers the entire lifecycle. The remainder of the document focuses on revenue recognition in professional services organizations, including how to plan revenue and costs using a work breakdown structure, perform result analysis and settlement, and enhancements made to the SAP system to support this.
Capital budgeting is the process of analyzing projects and determining which to include in the capital budget. It involves evaluating long-term investment projects involving large capital outlays. There are various evaluation criteria used for capital budgeting including net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), payback period, discounted payback period, and profitability index. Generally, NPV is considered the best method but companies often consider multiple criteria as each provides different relevant information for decision making.
Continuing our board meeting theme from last week, in this week's webinar, our own Gainsight Admin, Will Robins, dives into how he leveraged Gainsight's capabilities to prepare the charts and graphs we used in our most recent board meeting.
This document appears to be a template for Lean event documentation. It includes sections for defining the problem and goals, documenting the existing process, identifying improvement opportunities, planning the event, documenting the improved process and transition plan, and establishing controls to ensure the benefits are sustained. The template provides guidance on the type of information, data, and documentation that should be captured at each stage of a Lean event to effectively define the problem, implement improvements, and institutionalize the new process.
This document appears to be a template for Lean event documentation. It includes sections for defining the problem and goals, documenting the current process, identifying areas for improvement, planning the new process, ensuring implementation of changes, and controlling the new process. The template provides guidance on the type of information, format, and level of detail needed for each section to fully capture the Lean event and ensure successful implementation and sustainability of improvements.
This document discusses various investment criteria used to evaluate capital budgeting projects. It covers net present value, benefit-cost ratio, internal rate of return, payback period, and accounting rate of return. Formulas are provided for calculating each method along with their pros and cons. The key steps in investment evaluation are estimating costs and benefits, assessing risk, calculating the cost of capital, and using these criteria to determine if a project is worthwhile.
Sorenson – Principles of a Performance Update.pdfJacobClark69
This document provides examples of performance update best practices for boards of directors, including sample metrics and commentary. It recommends including quarterly updates on ARR performance vs plan, expenses vs plan, sales efficiency metrics like CAC payback, and cash balance/burn. Sample commentary discusses drivers of over/under performance, initiatives, and context on key customers/deals. The examples aim to help boards understand business performance in a clear and actionable way.
This document provides examples of performance update best practices for boards of directors, including sample metrics and commentary across key areas like ARR performance, expenses, sales efficiency, and cash burn. Key metrics to review include ARR vs plan, new vs expansion ARR, gross and net retention, expenses vs plan, CAC payback, cash balance and burn rate. Commentary should provide context on variances, initiatives, and risks or opportunities.
This document provides Nielsen's financial results for the second quarter of 2017. Key points include:
- Total revenue grew 3.0% year-over-year to $1.644 billion. Net income increased 15.9% to $131 million.
- On a non-GAAP basis, core revenue grew 7.6% to $1.579 billion and adjusted EBITDA increased 4.9% to $512 million.
- The Watch segment saw strong 10.9% revenue growth, driven by growth in audience measurement and marketing effectiveness. The Buy segment declined 1.8% due to challenges in the US market, though emerging markets grew 10%.
This document appears to be a template for Lean event documentation. It includes sections for defining the focus and value of the event, documenting the current baseline process, developing a future state process map and transition plan, and establishing control tools to sustain benefits. The template provides guidance on the type of information, diagrams, and metrics to include in each section to fully document the Lean event from start to finish.
This document appears to be a template for documenting a Lean event from start to finish. It includes sections for defining the problem and goals, analyzing the baseline process, planning and executing improvements during the event, and controlling the new process afterwards. The template provides guidance on including details such as metrics, stakeholders, process maps, plans for transitioning and training, and tools for ensuring the benefits are sustained long-term.
The document provides guidance for project tollgates at Tollgate Guiding Thoughts. Tollgates will focus on the 15 deliverable format and demonstrating the logical thought process through each project phase. Presentations should show work to complete a phase and tasks/dates for the next phase, and identify any barriers needing assistance. The primary tools listed are suggested but not mandatory ways to show project progression.
How to Build a Great Cloud/SaaS Business Case Analysis for Technology InvestmentGotransverse
Shifting from a CAPEX to an OPEX model is one of the many potential benefits when considering cloud-based technology solutions. In this presentation, Drew Wright, co-founder of Technology Finance Partners and expert in ROI and SaaS pricing strategies, will help shed light on the economics of the cloud and provide insights into quantifying the financial benefits of smart technology investments.
The document provides an overview of new features in Oracle Projects Release 12.1 related to federal financial management, including enhancements to project agreements, tracking revenue and expenditures by agreement, and generating standard general ledger transactions for costs, customer orders, and revenue using a Service Level Agreement component. Additional topics covered include expenditure analysis enhancements, supplier cost adjustments, and integrating project budgets with the budget execution module of Oracle Federal Financials.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
This keynote will reveal how Deloitte leverages Neo4j’s graph power for groundbreaking digital twin solutions, achieving a staggering 100x performance boost. Discover the essential role knowledge graphs play in successful generative AI implementations. Plus, get an exclusive look at an innovative Neo4j + Generative AI solution Deloitte is developing in-house.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI modelsZilliz
Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
4. Who is Serio Consulting?
f f SFounded by a group of former SAP America Platinum
Consultants with over 40 years combined SAP experience
Focused on the Capital Management area of SAP across both
SAP ERP and SAP BW
Project Systems (PS)
Investment Management (IM)
Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
Professional Service Offering:
SAP Implementations and UpgradesSAP Implementations and Upgrades
Quality Assurance and Configuration Reviews
Advanced Capital Management reporting solutions including BW
Advanced Tax solutionsAdvanced Tax solutions
Remote On-Demand consulting
http://www SerioConsulting com/
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #4
• http://www.SerioConsulting.com/
5. Scope of New Depreciation Calculation (New DCP)
• What does the New Depreciation Calculation refer to?
How depreciation amounts are calculated / planned
• It does not refer to…
How depreciation is posted
The process to gather depreciation figures and post them to the G/L
is covered by the depreciation posting program RAPOST2000
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #5
6. What Values Are Affected?
• All planned values including:
Planned ordinary depreciation
Planned special depreciationPlanned special depreciation
Interest
Inflation
Revaluation
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #6
7. Why Was the Calculation Changed?
A period interval-based calculation is more intuitive and easier
to understand
Support of time-dependent depreciation parameters
Support of method changeover and base value determination on
a period level
More flexibility to support customer and country specificMore flexibility to support customer and country specific
requirements via Business Add-Ins (BAdIs)
Potentially greater performance
Better handling of rounding accuracy issues related to large
amounts with no decimals (e.g., currency JPY)
… and many other reasons (mostly country specific)y ( y y p )
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #7
8. Technical Requirements
• Delivered in SAP ERP 6.0 as part of the Enterprise
AddOn for Financials (EA-FIN)
Not possible to release for earlier SAP ERP or SAP R/3 versionsNot possible to release for earlier SAP ERP or SAP R/3 versions
EA-FIN must be active
The new calculation cannot be disabled using
standard methods other than deactivating EA-FIN
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #8
9. Old: Transaction-Based Calculation
• Prior to SAP ERP 6.0, depreciation was always
calculated in detail on every transaction line item
Whenever a transaction is posted a depreciation amount wasWhenever a transaction is posted, a depreciation amount was
calculated
The asset line item table contained fields for:
O di d i ti t tiOrdinary depreciation on transaction
Special depreciation on transaction
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #9
10. Old: Transaction-Based Calculation (cont.)
• All transactions were interpreted sequentially
First posting served as the “baseline” calculation
All subsequent postings were adjustments to theAll subsequent postings were adjustments to the
original posting
• Annual depreciation = sum of the depreciation of thep p
individual transactions
This approach could make the verification of depreciation
figures difficultfigures difficult
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #10
11. Example of Transaction-Based Calculation
• Scenario
Straight line depreciation
Total Acquisition Cost (APC) / Total Useful Life (UL)Total Acquisition Cost (APC) / Total Useful Life (UL)
Useful life = 10 years
12 period calendar fiscal year: January – December (e.g., K4)
Period control = pro rata determination
• The following two transactions are posted:g p
Transaction Amount / Percentage Time
I iti l A i iti $12 000 J 1Initial Acquisition $12,000 January 1
Partial Retirement (current year) $3,000 October 1
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #11
12. Example of Transaction-Based Calculation (cont.)
Date Transaction Type Transaction
Amount
Period
Factor
Rate Base Value Calculated
Depreciation
Jan 1 Initial Acquisition $12,000 12 / 12 10% $12,000 - $1,200
Total - $1,200
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #12
13. Example of Transaction-Based Calculation (cont.)
Date Transaction Type Transaction
Amount
Period
Factor
Rate Base Value Calculated
Depreciation
Jan 1 Initial Acquisition $12,000 12 / 12 10% $12,000 - $1,200
Oct 1 Partial Retirement - $3,000 3 / 12 10% - $3,000 $75
Total - $1,125
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #13
16. Example of Transaction-Based Calculation (cont.)
Asset Explorer
•R/3 4.7
displayed the
depreciation
amounts
calculated for
each line item
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #16
17. Example of Transaction-Based Calculation (cont.)
• Asset Line Item table displayed the amounts in
additional detail
•R/3 4.7
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #17
18. New: Period Interval-Based Calculation
• Depreciation calculation is based on period intervals
(time segments)
All transactions in the same period interval are aggregated andAll transactions in the same period interval are aggregated and
used to calculate depreciation as a single number
All line items are aggregated by their appropriate period
All periods are aggregated to get an annual value
• Annual depreciation = sum of the depreciation of the
period inter alsperiod intervals
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #18
19. New: Period Interval-Based Calculation (cont.)
• SAP ERP 6.0 no longer calculates depreciation or
interest on asset line items
•ERP 6.0
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #19
20. What Is a Period Interval?
• Initially, there is just one time interval per year,
depreciation area, and amount type
N t t d h t h• New segments are created whenever an event changes
the asset’s value, such as:
Transactions within fiscal yearTransactions within fiscal year
Time-dependent master data changes
Shutdown or multiple shift intervals
D i ti t hDepreciation parameter changes
Changes to depreciation method
Multilevel method changes within a fiscal year
Method changeover occurs at the end or within the UL
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #20
21. More Information on Period Intervals
• The number of period intervals depends on the number
of fiscal periods with changes that affect the asset’s
depreciation calculationp
The more transactions posted …
Or the more depreciation parameter changes …
Made across more periods will yield more depreciation
period intervals
The ma im m n mber of depreciation period inter als is• The maximum number of depreciation period intervals is
the same as the number of normal fiscal periods
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #21
22. Example of Period Interval-Based Calculation
121110987654321
Period Interval 1
Date Transaction
Type
Transaction
Amount
Prd
Int
Prd Interval
Duration
Rate Base Value Depreciation
Per Interval
Jan 1 Initial
Acquisition
$12,000 1 12 months 10% $12,000 - $1,200
Acquisition
Total - $1,200
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #22
23. Example of Period Interval-Based Calculation (cont.)
121110987654321
Period Interval 1 Period Interval 2
Date Transaction
Type
Transaction
Amount
Prd
Int
Prd Interval
Duration
Rate Base Value Depreciation
Per Interval
Jan 1 Initial
Acquisition
$12,000 1 9 months 10% $12,000 - $900
Acquisition
Oct 1 Partial
Retirement
- $3,000 2 3 months 10% $9,000 - $225
Total - $1,125
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #23
24. Example of Period Interval-Based Calculation (cont.)
•ERP 6.0
Period Interval = 1 - 12
Percentage
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #24
Period Factor
Base Value
Percentage
Final Annual
Depreciation
25. Example of Period Interval-Based Calculation (cont.)
•ERP 6.0
Final Annual
Base Value
Final Annual
Depreciation
Period Interval 1 = 1 - 9
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #25
Period Interval 2 = 10 - 12
Period Factor
Percentage
26. Comparison of Old vs. New Calculations
• Is there a difference in the final calculated amount
between these two approaches?
NONO
• The annual depreciation amount is identical between
both approaches for most all scenarios.both approaches for most all scenarios.
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #26
28. Configuration Requirements
• No configuration is required as part of the
new calculation
No changes are necessary to the depreciation areas orNo changes are necessary to the depreciation areas or
depreciation keys
• No migration of data is requiredg q
• The final depreciation amounts calculated by SAP
should be the same before and after the upgrade *
Small amount differences might occur in some situations
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #28
29. Process
• SAP recommends that all customers recalculate values
(RAAFAR00) immediately after the technical upgrade
Also consider recalculating prior to the upgrade as part of aAlso consider recalculating prior to the upgrade as part of a
formal system close process
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #29
30. Enhancements
• Existing user exits are no longer processed by the new
depreciation calculation
SAP d li d BAdI i li t ith th• SAP-delivered new BAdI is compliant with the
new calculation
BAdI FAA EE CUSTOMERBAdI FAA_EE_CUSTOMER
Method SET_BASE_VALUE replaces AFAR0001
Method SET_PERCENT_AMOUNT replaces AFAR0002
Method DEFINE CHANGEOVER YR replaces AFAR0003Method DEFINE_CHANGEOVER_YR replaces AFAR0003
• A migration of the business logic must be made to these
new BAdIs if the new calculation is usednew BAdIs if the new calculation is used
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #30
31. Reporting
• Since depreciation is no longer calculated on a line item
basis, all asset transaction reports will show $0.00 as
the depreciation amountp
SAP Note 949701 will hide the depreciation figures so that the
report is not misleading
C id ti t hi t h t i th t b k tConsider creating an asset history sheet version that breaks out
depreciation by type for each period
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #31
32. Asset Explorer
• In addition to the normal Asset Explorer, there is an
alternative version that always uses the old
depreciation calculationp
Allows you to compare the calculations between the old and
new depreciation calculations without deactivating the
Enterprise AddOnEnterprise AddOn
Transaction Description
AW01N Current Depreciation Calculation (New)
AW01 AFAR Old Depreciation CalculationAW01_AFAR Old Depreciation Calculation
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #32
33. Asset Explorer — AW01N “New Depreciation Calc”
ERP 6 0•ERP 6.0
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #33
34. Asset Explorer — AW01_AFAR “Old Deprec Calc”
ERP 6 0•ERP 6.0
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #34
36. Resources
• Relevant SAP Notes
949701 — Fix for asset line item reports
965032 Explanation of small differences post upgrade965032 — Explanation of small differences post upgrade
988238 — Information related to new calculation’s impacts on
year end closing
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #36
37. Resources (cont.)
• SAP ERP 6.0 Documentation on New DCP
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/44/07e6a80f
2e5920e10000000a155369/frameset.htm
• SAP ERP 6.0 release notes
http://help.sap.com/erp2005 ehp 02/helpdata/en/43/68805bb88f2http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_02/helpdata/en/43/68805bb88f2
97ee10000000a422035/frameset.htm
• Information for Enterprise AddOn EA-FIN
http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_02/helpdata/en/44/558b1099c9
3672e10000000a114a6b/frameset.htm
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #37
38. Resources (cont.)
• SAP Developer Network (SDN) – Wiki
www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki > ERP Financials > Financial
Accounting > Asset Accounting
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #38
39. Resources (cont.)
• SAP Developer Network (SDN) – Blog Series
www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki > ERP Financials > Financial
Accounting > Asset Accounting
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #39
40. Resources (cont.)
• SAP Financials Expert
“Discover the Logic and Parameter Changes in the New
Depreciation Calculation” (January 2007)p ( y )
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #40
41. Thank you for your attention
Nathan Genez
Managing Partner
Serio Consulting LLCg
227 Sandy Springs Place
Suite D238
Atlanta, GA 30328
T 1-713-240-0421
E nathan.genez@SerioConsulting.com
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Eric Barlow
Managing Partner
Serio Consulting LLC
227 S d S i Pl227 Sandy Springs Place
Suite D238
Atlanta, GA 30328
T 1-404-667-0447
E eric.barlow@SerioConsulting.com
http://www.SerioConsulting.com
Source: Nathan Genez & Eric Barlow, New DCP Overview, slide #41
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