What You Will Learn 1. SAP Overview and Concepts - terminology - SAP naming conventions - ERP Central Component and NetWeaver Architecture - general SAP controls and risks
2. SAP Audit Fundamentals - ERP systems: audit implications - high-level approach for auditing SAP - getting started - using a process-based approach - example audit recommendations and tips
3. Basic Navigation for Auditors - getting started - running transactions and reports - selecting field values - browsing tables - reviewing configuration settings - Audit Information System (AIS)
4. SAP Security - security overview and key risks - system parameters - other password-related settings - SAP Authorization Concept - NetWeaver and process integration security - key steps to auditing SAP security - security best practices
5. SAP Administration and Change Control - Basis functional overview - ABAP/4 Workbench - Implementation Management Guide (IMG) - Computer Center Management System (CCMS) - Transport Management System (TMS) - Change and Transport System (CTS) and CTS+ - managing change: more than just transports - dealing with emergencies - key risks - primary audit activities - tips for achieving strong change management
6. SAP Modules - FI: Financials - CO: Controlling - MM: Materials Management - SD: Sales and Distribution - PP: Production Planning - QM: Quality Management - PM: Plant Maintenance - HCM: Human Capital Management - BI Business Warehouse - other modules
7. FI: Financials and CO: Controlling Risks and Controls - configured control opportunities - other process-related controls - useful reports and security considerations
8. MM: Materials Management Risks and Controls - configured control opportunities - other process-related controls - useful reports and security considerations
9. SD: Sales and Distribution Risks and Controls - configured control opportunities - other process-related controls - useful reports and security considerations
10. HCM: Human Capital Management Risks and Controls - configured control opportunities - other process-related controls - useful reports and security considerations
11. SAP BusinessObjects Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Solutions - SAP BusinessObjects Risk Management - SAP BusinessObjects Access Control - SAP BusinessObjects Process Control - SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services - SAP BusinessObjects Health, and Safety Management - SAP BusinessObjects Sustainability Performance Management - SAP BusinessObjects GRC Solution audit implications
12. Advanced SAP Auditing Techniques - audit challenges in the SAP system - advanced audit tools within and outside SAP - finding recovery opportunities - transactional analysis opportunities - using advanced audit analytics tools: IDEA and ACL
13. Implementations and Upgrades |