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You have a smart phone, but are you only using it as a simple phone?

Understand the functions of ERP (SAP/Oracle) to optimize your operations!
There are a number of companies which introduced an expensive ERP, but still have not learned to use it and are left feeling it was a bad investment. If you are thinking this, it is as if you have a smart phone but only use it to place calls.

Why is it that ERP is not used to its fullest?
It is because of the following reasons.



A lack of understanding of the full range of ERP’s mechanics
Unlike in a traditional system, a major feature of ERP is that its functional modules (Purchasing, Sales, Production management, etc.) are integrated with the accounting module. For example, when a logistics manager conducts acceptance inspections on raw materials in the SAP purchasing module, purchases are allocated in the accounting module in real time.
This allows for rapid management decisions and is one of ERP’s great strengths. However its complex mechanics make understanding the whole system difficult. From an accounting perspective, a misunderstanding of the following will lead to processing errors.
• What journal entries are being automatically recorded and when?
• Are accounts processed with only automatic bookkeeping? Or do you need to reconcile accounts by hand?

Differences between flow of operations as assumed in ERP and actual flow of operations
Initial ERP set-up is supposed to be performed in coordination with a re-organization of operations, but there are a number of cases in which there are inconsistencies in its actual operations due to a variety of factors such as differences in business practices.

The complexity of Master systems
Compared with traditional systems, ERP’s Master function is complex, and if enough attention is not paid unexpected difficulties can arise.


Compared with traditional systems, ERP’s Master function is complex, and if enough attention is not paid unexpected difficulties can arise.
■ Errors in operational and accounting processing are caused by a lack of understanding of what is recorded in the master database.
■ Un-reconciled balances are caused by a lack of understanding of the automatic journal entry function. What’s more, they are left as is.



Foreign-capital companies implementing the same ERP as their parent company have many ERP-specific difficulties in their operations. We use the following approach to alleviate these difficulties and stabilize your operations.


　System support

Our US GAAP/IFRS experts provide one-stop support for system operations.

　Correct understanding of ERP’s overall structure and functions

Correct understanding of ERP’s overall structure and functions

　Problem solving

Propose solutions for problems arising from a lack of understanding of ERP. Support until the problems are resolved.

　Make use of ERP’s management functions

Instruction on how to make full use of the valuable management functions originally provided with ERP.