Complete the following course description regarding journal entries and budget entries in SAP 4/HANA. Base the course description on the needs analysis below:

NEEDS ANALYSIS

Audiences

The primary audience for the live training session includes accounting and finance staff who are directly responsible for using SIMBA to create journal and budget entries, as they are the main end users and require in-depth training to ensure accurate and efficient financial transactions. Additionally, managers and supervisors form the secondary audience and oversee financial activities. They may need training to review and approve journal and budget entries. While their interaction with the system may be less frequent, their understanding of SIMBA is crucial for effective oversight. Accounting and finance staff and managers/supervisors will be trained, making them high-priority audiences. Furthermore, specialized use cases within departments, such as those dealing with research grants or endowment funds, require tailored training to address unique accounting requirements.

Technology Purposes/Functions

This live training session aims to walk participants through the entry creation process for both journal and budget entries from start to finish.

Existing use cases include:

• Recording day-to-day financial transactions.
• Allocating budgets to cost centers.
• Analyzing financial data for decision-making.
• Potential use cases include:
• Integrating financial data with other business processes.
• Generating financial reports.
• Streamlining budgeting processes.

Desired Training Outcomes

• Increased efficiency and accuracy in creating journal entries and budget entries.
• Improved understanding of SIMBA functionalities related to financial transactions.
• Decreased errors in financial reporting and budget management.
• Greater confidence and self-reliance among users in navigating and utilizing SIMBA.
• This training session aims to streamline financial processes, reduce errors, and improve decision-making based on accurate financial data by enhancing users' skills and knowledge.

Relevant Strategic Goals

• By providing efficient and accurate financial processes, faculty can spend less time correcting errors.
• Efficient financial management ensures resources are allocated effectively to support financial systems across the University.
• Streamlined budgeting processes enable researchers to manage grants and budgets more effectively.
• Ensuring staff have the necessary training to use the University's financial systems promotes accurate financial data for decision-making.

Additional Needs & Considerations

• Tailored training for staff in specialized areas, like research grants or endowment funds.
• Consideration of different learning styles and preferences among staff.
• Integration of training with ongoing support resources, such as job aids or user guides.

Data Sources

• Existing SIMBA usage data.
• Feedback from end users and managers.
• Needs assessment surveys conducted with accounting and finance staff.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Title: Journal & Budget Entries: A Guided Learning Approach

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

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Objectives

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