What is 'chart of accounts' in SAP EPM-FC - SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation?

chart of accounts - Overview

• Component: EPM-FC

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation

• Description: A hierarchical representation of the accounts assigned to the category scenario.

chart of accounts - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The chart of accounts is a list of all the accounts used by a company to record its financial transactions. It is used to classify and organize financial data into meaningful categories for reporting and analysis. In SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC), the chart of accounts is used to define the structure of the consolidation process. It contains all the accounts that are used in the consolidation process, including both parent and subsidiary accounts. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The chart of accounts is used to define the structure of the consolidation process. It contains all the accounts that are used in the consolidation process, including both parent and subsidiary accounts. The chart of accounts can be set up in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC) by creating a new account or by importing an existing chart of accounts from an external source. Once the chart of accounts is set up, it can be used to define the consolidation process, including how data is consolidated and reported. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a chart of accounts in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC), it is important to ensure that all necessary accounts are included in the chart of accounts. This will ensure that all relevant data is included in the consolidation process and that accurate reports can be generated. Additionally, it is important to ensure