Financial processes reference

Financial managers can refer to detailed information about financial processes, such as how the default GL account codes are determined.

Security and database configuration
You use the applications in the security module to implement and to manage security for users and groups. You use the Database Configuration application to perform different actions, such as configuring the GL account and applying configuration changes.
Valid GL accounts
You can set up GL accounts so that they correspond to accounts that you use in your external accounting system.
Financial processes common information
The information in these topics is common for financial processes in all applications.
Financial processes in the Assets module
Various financial processes occur in the Assets and Locations applications.
Financial processes in the Inventory module
Various financial processes occur in the Item Master, Inventory, Inventory Usage, and Tools applications.
Financial processes in the Preventive Maintenance module
Various financial processes occur in the Preventive Maintenance application.
Financial processes in the Purchasing module
Various financial processes occur in the Companies, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Invoices applications.
Financial processes in the Resources module
Various financial processes occur in the Labour application.
Financial processes in the Service Desk module
Various financial processes occur in the Service Requests, Incidents, and Problems applications.
Financial processes in the Work Orders module
Various financial processes occur in the Work Order Tracking, Quick Reporting, and Labor Reporting applications.
General ledger database columns
The table in this appendix lists the GL account columns found in user applications. It shows the application, table, and column name for each column. The table also indicates whether you must fully specify the GL account.