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Computerised Accounting in an ERP System Assignment - Research Report

"... enterprises are faced with the immediate need to embrace the digital age to match the new and evolving business models and offer decision makers with instant insight. "

SAP S/4HANA Finance allows an enterprise to create a consolidated view of all operational and financial data to offer flexible and easy reporting along with automation of processes. It also offers real-time analytics, simulations and forecasting with a great user experience. Benefits of SAP S/4HANA include but is not limited to 'single source of truth, faster forecasting and planning, 'on the fly capacities', new reporting and analytic support, global regulatory and compliance abilities across all languages, currencies and industries, faster month closing, integrated with Fiori etc.

Discuss these statements using case study examples (from literature searches) to demonstrate the benefits of SAP S/4HANA Finance.

Your paper should include the following areas:

• A brief historical overview of SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• The difference between SAP S/4HANA Finance and current SAP ERP FICO.
• What are the benefits of SAP S/4HANA Finance for businesses.
• Case Studies of companies and the issues they faced migrating to SAP S/4HANA Finance. (Minimum 2).

Your task is produce a 3000 - 4000 word research paper which discusses the issues relating to the above. The paper should demonstrate a depth and breadth of reading and should be appropriately referenced. The paper should be referenced using the Harvard referencing standards and formatted according to the approved style guide.

Your essay must include: (Do NOT use heading like Body in your report)

Introduction: Introduction to the topic, a statement of the purpose of the report and a brief description of the report's structure.

Body: Discuss, compare and/or contrast different perspectives and present arguments supporting the purpose of the report. Use relevant business case studies to illustrate key points. All points must be presented with Harvard citations and have a corresponding entry in your reference list.

Conclusion: A summary of the points you have made in the body of the report. These should match your stated purpose.

Reference list: A complete Harvard format reference list.

Presentation: You should include a title page that has your name, the title of your report, your tutorial day and time and your tutor's name on it. Every page should feature a footer that includes your name, student ID, and page number.

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