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SAP Tax AuditAutomated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
Peter SchiwekSolution Management Financials, SAP AG
[email protected] by 04.08.2008
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
An Online Solution
for
Tax Specialists, Financial Specialists,Bookkeepers and Internal Auditors
in companies,
and forTax Advisers and External Auditors
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
OverviewAll tax-relevant document data
is provided online in your SAP system.
18 different views for the datasetmake even large volumes of data manageable.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
CheckThe system checks whether data entered in your accounting system
has been considered correctly for taxes on sales or purchases.
The system indicates possible anomalies(early warning indicator).
Using the tax-relevant accounting document,you have access to all data of the business process.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
Internal Control System
The generated reporting viewsare ideally suited for
documenting the controlsyou have executed
as part of theInternal Control System.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
BenefitErrors are identified already before the advance
return or return for tax on sales/purchasesis created, and can be corrected.
SecurityThis analysis software gives you maximum security
(risk reduction) in the run-up to a digital(government) tax audit.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
FlexibilityIn addition to the standardized views, you can defineand continuously improve company-specific views.
This makes the data analysiswith SAP Tax Audit
a continuous process.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
CompatibilityYou can use an export function to transfer the
tax-relevant data to your PC.
The SAP AIS data format ensuresthat further processing with the
classic revision toolsACL or IDEA occurs without problems.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
Standard functionSAP Tax Audit is a standard function ofSAP Audit Information System ( A I S ).
SAP developed the online solutiontogether with specialistsfrom the tax department.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
Basic characteristicSAP Tax Audit is an analysis tool.
SAP Tax Audit is not a documentation toolin terms of the principles of
proper computerbased accounting systems.
It also makes no claim to a reconciliationcapability to standard reports for the
taxes on sales/purchases (RFUMSV..).
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
SAP Note / DocumentationFor information about the current development status,
see SAP Note 1091606.
The features of SAP Tax Audit are described in apresentation and in a handbook (German and English).
The note 1091606 contains both documentationsas an attachment.
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
Advance implementationFor each SAP release as of 4.6,
you have the option to implementthe German-language version of SAP Tax Audit
as an advance implementation.
Interested customers can [email protected]
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Automated Data Analysisfor Tax on Sales / Purchases
Head startOn the market, some software producers have
already attended to this subject, and offer offlinesolutions that are subject to charge.
SAP Tax Audit offers you more than just being on thesame level with the (government tax) auditor.
With SAP Tax Audit, you are one step ahead of theauditor.
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SAP Tax Audit1 basic list (Journal)and18 summarized views
DifferenceDocument Date and
Posting Date
Invoices PostedSeveral Times
Posting Volumeper Country/ Tax Code
No.of Tax Codesper Customer
/ Vendor
Posting Volumeper G/L Account
/ Tax Code Posting Volumeper Tax Code/ G/L Account
Posting Volumeper Ref.Trans.
/ Tax Code
Posting Volumeper Doc. Type
/ Tax Code
Posting Volumeper Account Type
/ Tax Code
TopPosting Volume
(Tax)
Tax Adjustmentwith Differences
Posted Tax perG/L Tax Account
Basic List
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Result Display
Selection Screen
You can influence the default selection conditions for- Data selection- Program controlIn order to tailor your datasets and the program flowto meet your needs.
Results Display
You can access lists directly from the list overview.
Posted Tax per Tax G/L Account
Among other things, this view shows incorrect postingsto tax accounts, as well as unusual tax rates..
Tax Recalculation with Differences
It allows you to see inconsistenciesin document entry, for instance.
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Result Display
Top Posting Volume
Selects the documents with the highest tax volumes.Allows you to check if the material and legalrequirements have been met according to applicabletax laws.
Posting Volume per Act Type / Tx
These different views allowdiscrepancies to be identified quickly.
Posting Volume per Doc. Type / Tx
These different views allowdiscrepancies to be identified quickly.
Posting Volume per Ref.Trans. / Tx
These different views allowdiscrepancies to be identified quickly.
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Result Display
Posting Volume per Tx / G/L Account
Listing tax on sales/purchases and input tax byaccount makes it immediately evident if expense wasposted with output tax.At the same time, it allows you to see if expense wasposted without input tax.
Posting Volume per G/L Account / Tx
Listing tax on sales/purchases and input tax by accountmakes it immediately evident if expense was postedwith output tax.At the same time, it allows you to see if expense wasposted without input tax.
No. of Tx (>= x) per Customer/Vendor
Makes it possible to have a standard check to see ifthe correct tax code was used for vendors andcustomers.
Posting Volume Per Country / Tax Code
This statistic makes it easier to identify transactions forwhich invoices without tax on sales / purchases wereissued although invoices for this supplier / customerusually contain tax on sales/purchases.
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Result Display
Multiple Posting
Helps you to identify incoming or outgoing invoicesthat were entered more than once.Can also make you aware of overpayments of tax onsales/purchases, or input tax that was applied withoutjustification.
Difference Between Doc. and Pstng Date
Helps you to identify tax on sales/purchases or input taxthat was recognized too early or too late.
Number of Transactions per Vendor
Each document causes administration costs. The listof these costs can be used to reduce these costs.
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Basic List
The basic list (GL) contains all line items that weredetermined with the selection.The list is prepared like a journal.
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Functions
Drill Down
By double-clicking thedocument number, you can drill down to the documentdisplay and from there to the document analysis.
Collapse - Expand
Each statistic can be compressed. You can use this togain a quicker overview, as required.
Output of a Graphic
The output of a graphic witha maximum of 32 valuesis prepared for each statistic / ranking list.
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Search Function
You can access a single document in the basic listfrom the critical dataset determined in a statistic orranking list.
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Functions
SAP List Viewer (ALV)
You can switch to the ALV list display and the ALVfunctions from within the basic list as well as fromwithin any statistic or ranking list.
Running the Program as a Batch Job
The expected datavolume can mean thatit is necessary to runthe program when thesystem workload islow (such asovernight).
Data Export to Microsoft Excel
The selecteddataset can be exported from the basic list as well asfrom any statistic or ranking list to Microsoft Excel.
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Data Export: SAP AIS Data Format
The selecteddataset can beexported from thebasic list as wellas from anystatistic or rankinglist to your PC
and then toACL or IDEA
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Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Audit using his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
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Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Data retrieval requiresusing import files. Thescope and quality of thedata is the responsibility ofthe user.
Selection using logicaldatabases. The basis forworking is the current SAPfile definition and datadefinition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
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Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Dataset is duplicatednumerous timesin offline area:
- Export file (+100 %)
- Tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time ofreporting.
Data Storage
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
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Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Data leaves the SAPsystem.
No longer possible toprovide authorizationprotection at the PC level.
Data is located in originalsystem.A user can also work withSAP Tax Auditusing his or her existingauthorizations.
Data Security
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
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Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Reconciliation is onlypossible within the selecteddata(therefore it is no longercomprehensive, forinstance, reconciliation ofgeneral ledger withsubsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported onbelongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to thereconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
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Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Using extensiveCustomizing, the attempt ismade to reproduce theSAP data logic andprocessing logic.Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAPfunctions that change.
The processing logic isbased in SAP standardtools (query). In part, SAPfunction modules are used.
The range of functions canbe extended with relativelylittle difficulty.
Data Formatting
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
© SAP 2008 / SAP TAX Audit /Page 27
Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Offline processing.It is not possible to refinethe selection beyond theexisting, selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards,such as ALV technology.Possible to jump tocorresponding data of theentire business process.Linked to unstructured data(original documents).
Reporting
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
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Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Single-user system.
Installation andmaintenance required foreach workplace.Users need to familiarizethemselves with a "foreignenvironment."
Existing, familiar ERPsystem.
Central maintenance,availability in entirenetwork.
HardwareRequirements
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
© SAP 2008 / SAP TAX Audit /Page 29
Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Constant support of ITdepartment required
- Configuration of application- data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.Personnel Requirements
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
© SAP 2008 / SAP TAX Audit /Page 30
Reconciliation is only possible within the selected data (therefore itis no longer comprehensive, for instance, reconciliation of generalledger with subsidiary ledgers).
The data being reported on belongs to Accounting, andtherefore is subject to the reconciliation and controlfunctions of closing.
Reconciliation
Dataset is duplicated numerous times in offline area:- Export file (+100 %), - tool format (+100 %)
Temporary at time of reporting.Data Storage
Constant support of IT department required- Configuration of application, - data retrieval
No IT knowledge required.PersonnelRequirements
Single-user system.Installation and maintenance required for each workplace.Users need to familiarize themselves with a "foreign environment."
Existing, familiar ERP system.Central maintenance, availability in entire network.
HardwareRequirements
Offline processing.It is not possible to refine the selection beyond the existing,selected data.
Online processing.Use of existing standards, such as ALV technology.Possible to jump from compressed date to individualdocuments, with access to corresponding data of the entirebusiness process. Linked to unstructured data (originaldocuments).
Reporting
Using extensive Customizing, the attempt is made to reproduce theSAP data logic and processing logic. Additional maintenance isrequired for any SAP functions that change.
The processing logic is based in SAP standard tools(query). In part, SAP function modules are used. The rangeof functions can be extended with relatively little difficulty.
Data Formatting
Data leaves the SAP system. No longer possible to provideauthorization protection at the PC level.
Data is located in original system.A user can also work with SAP Tax Auditusing his or herexisting authorizations.
Data Security
Data retrieval requires using import files. The scope and quality ofthe data is the responsibility of the user.
Selection using logical databases. The basis for working isthe current SAP file definition and data definition (DDIC).
Data Retrieval
Other SolutionsSAP Tax Audit Compared toCriteria
Benefits (As Compared to Other Solutions)
Requires additionalpayment on your part
SAP Standard functionPricing
Other SolutionsSAP Tax AuditCompared to
Criteria
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