SAP Implementation and Process Auditing
For internal audit professionals working in an SAP environment, this
course provides an essential knowledge base as well as hands-on
training in an SAP ERP system. This course, a joint effort between The
IIA and Deloitte & Touche, includes facilitated discussions, case studies,
and practical exercises, allowing participants to explore the many ways
that an SAP implementation impacts internal auditing.
Financial and operational auditors, IT auditors, SAP implementation
teams, financial and accounting staff members concerned with SAP ERP
internal controls, and audit management personnel will all benefit from
this comprehensive course, which covers the structural elements and
technical features of SAP ERP, SAP ERP security, the internal control
features and functions of the various SAP ERP business processes, and
the SAP GRC suite of tools formerly known as Virsa.
Course Duration:
3.5 Days
CPE Hours Available:
32 CPE
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Field of Study:
Auditing
Prerequisites:
None
Advance Preparation:
None
Delivery Format:
Seminar, On-site
Course Outline:
SAP Overview
SAP company profile
SAP ERP product
SAP ERP modules and SAP ERP business process
Technical architecture
Audit cycles
Link between the SAP modules, business cycles, and audit
SAP ERP Navigation
Logging on
Screen components
System navigation
Session management
Organization Model
SAP organizational model concept
Structural components of the SAP organizational model (financial
view, materials view, sales and distribution view)
Risks and control issues related to the organizational model
structures
Risks and Audit Issues
Key business risks
Specific audit risks
Lessons learned
SAP audit resources
Master Data
Importance of master data
Master data concepts
Types of master data
Maintenance, administration, and auditing
Introduction to Security
Components of security
Security authorization concept
Profile generator
Security authorization mechanics
Key security tools, reports, and transactions
Audit issues relating to SAP security
SAP ERP Financial Accounting (FI)
FI module overview
FI sub-modules
Process controls (common controls, FI controls)
SAP ERP Sales and Distribution (SD)
Key features and functions
Process controls
SAP ERP Materials Management (MM)
Key features and functions
Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt overview
Process Controls
SAP ERP IMG
Overview of SAP's Implementation Guide (IMG)
Navigating the IMG structure
Impact on audit
SAP ERP Controlling (CO)
Key features and functions
Process controls
SAP ERP Human Resources (HR)
HR overview
Key features and functions
HR security
Introduction to SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Introduction to SAP's Governance, Risk and Compliance suite
(formerly known as Virsa)
How to run security queries
Basis Component Overview
Basis Component (BC) overview
BC features and functions
Impact on audit
SAP ERP Audit Planning
Team development
Data gathering
Defining audit requirements
Define audit tasks
Business Cycle Controls
Approach to business cycle controls
General risks and audit considerations
Business cycle overview