[ Articles with keyword 'audit' ]
Digital Tax Record Simplifies Tax Audits
22.04.2009
The digital tax record developed by IT service provider Infoniqa for SAP NetWeaver Information Lifecycle Management helps users manage all the processes related to tax audits in Germany.
Tax Calculation using Business ByDesign
13.03.2009
In the United States, small and midsize enterprises live on the razor’s edge when it comes to complying with the growing maze of local and state tax laws. On-demand tax calculation engine scaled for SMEs using the SAP Business ByDesign solution.
Flexible and Secure Analysis Tool for Tax Experts
17.11.2008
Tax Audit, SAP’s online analysis tool, not only provides all tax-relevant document data but also alerts users early on in the case of irregularities. As a result, companies are on the safe side even before the advance return for tax on sales/purchases and business audit.
Manfred Wolf wrote the Internal Audit Handbook
03.10.2008
The role of internal auditors has grown more complex over the last years. So complex that Manfred Wolf, senior vice president of SAP’s GIAS (Global Internal Audit Services) decided to author a book about his experiences managing SAP’s internal audit function: The Internal Audit Handbook. Published in 2007, the book succinctly breaks down the framework of internal audits and builds awareness to the value of a well-run internal audit department inside today’s organizations. SAP.info spoke with Manfred about swapping jobs across the globe and communicating directly to the CEO.
Anatomy of a Business Transformation
21.05.2008
When a group of investors with previous success in the pharmaceutical industry got together to start a new company they created Graceway Pharmaceuticals. Revenue went from US$0 to multi-hundred million dollars in one year with the support of SAP Business One. This rapid growth prompted management to transition to an SAP Business All-in-One partner solution pre-packaged with pharmaceutical-specific functionality to multiply their success even more aggressively.
Dieting for Databases
05.09.2007
ENTEGA Service is channeling its growing data volumes in SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence with a nearline storage solution from SAND Technology. The german company uses the solution to store all data that is not immediately required, but which still needs to be accessible for audit purposes. As a result, the database stays lean while storage costs and run times for queries and backups are reduced.
Small Enterprises Ramp Up Internal Auditing
16.05.2007
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has caused headaches for management of large, publicly traded companies. Big companies were the first that had to prove compliance with Section 404 of the act, but now even the smallest companies are feeling the heat. What’s more, even small firms that are privately held should strive for SOX compliance, researchers say.
SOAs Get Many in Shape for Compliance
02.11.2006
Service-oriented architectures (SOAs) lead to more flexible business processes, and they also help companies comply with legal requirements for data availability. Such architectures enable the efficient creation, storage, and management of documents from the most varied of sources until the end of their life cycle.
SAP Successfully Passed Full QMS Audit
11.09.2006
In December 2005, Pharmaceuticals Validation Group conducted a full QMS Audit of SAP software – with no critical findings.
Quality Seal for Standard of Service
19.09.2005
An SAS 70 audit significantly enhances the quality of IT providers’ services. This benefits all customers, not just those directly affected by the Sarbanes Oxley Act. The example of SAP Hosting will demonstrate why.
