An intensive professional development training course on
SAP FICO: Financial Accounting and Controlling for Business Excellence
Integrating Financial Management, Cost Control, and Strategic Decision Support
Why Choose SAP FICO: Financial Accounting and Controlling for Business Excellence Training Course?
Financial control and transparency are at the core of every successful enterprise. In a fast-paced business environment where accuracy, agility, and compliance are paramount, organizations rely on SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) to streamline their financial operations and provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making. SAP FICO unites financial accounting (FI) and managerial controlling (CO) into one integrated system, ensuring seamless financial processes from data entry to executive reporting.
This SAP FICO: Financial Accounting and Controlling for Business Excellence training course offers a comprehensive exploration of SAP FICO’s capabilities, covering both the technical and managerial dimensions of enterprise finance. Participants will learn how to structure financial data, configure cost centers, manage budgets, perform internal and external reporting, and analyze profitability across multiple business units. The course goes beyond technical navigation—it focuses on how SAP FICO supports business excellence by enhancing financial visibility, optimizing performance, and aligning finance functions with corporate strategy.
Through real-world case studies and guided exercises, delegates will develop the skills to configure, operate, and interpret SAP FICO environments effectively. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to use SAP as a strategic tool to drive efficiency, compliance, and informed decision-making across the financial value chain.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the architecture and integration of SAP FICO within the SAP ERP ecosystem
- Configure and manage financial accounting processes including ledgers, accounts payable, and receivable
- Apply controlling functions for cost management, budgeting, and profitability analysis
- Generate financial statements and management reports in real time
- Align financial processes with business strategy for greater value creation
- Implement financial governance and internal controls using SAP FICO tools
- Utilize analytics and automation within FICO to improve decision quality and performance monitoring
The Course Content
- Overview of SAP ERP Financial Modules and system architecture
- Understanding FI and CO integration and data flow
- Configuring company codes, business areas, and fiscal year variants
- Master data management: general ledger, customers, and vendors
- Overview of financial accounting workflow and automation
- General ledger accounting: chart of accounts and posting processes
- Accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) cycles
- Asset accounting and depreciation management
- Bank accounting, cash management, and reconciliation
- Period-end closing, financial reporting, and audit trail management
- Cost center and internal order management
- Cost element accounting and activity-based costing
- Profit center accounting and performance reporting
- Profitability analysis (CO-PA) and margin optimization
- Integration between CO and FI modules
- Financial statement versions and segment reporting
- Embedded analytics and SAP Fiori financial dashboards
- Real-time reconciliation and error handling
- Business planning, budgeting, and forecasting in SAP FICO
- Using SAP FICO for compliance and internal control management
- Leveraging SAP FICO for business performance excellence
- Best practices in financial process optimization
- Integration with SAP S/4HANA Finance and digital transformation initiatives
- Case study: designing a financial performance dashboard
- Group presentation: optimizing financial operations using SAP FICO
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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