SAP FICO Test (Financial Accounting & Controlling)

The SAP FI (Financial Accounting) Online Test uses scenario-based multiple choice questions to evaluate candidates on their technical knowledge and practical skills related to general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, financial statements, and controlling. The test aims to determine candidates' ability to configure and customize SAP FI to meet business requirements, as well as their familiarity with SAP FI best practices, design patterns, and techniques.

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15 SAP FICO MCQs

Covered skills:

General Ledger accounting

Cost & Profit Centers

Accrual Engine

Financial Statement Versions (FSVs)

Asset Under Construction (AuC)

MIGO and MITO Transactions

COPA Records

MTO Process

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The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Ability to perform General Ledger accounting tasks efficiently
Proficiency in managing Cost & Profit Centers
Understanding of the Accrual Engine and its functionality
Capability to create and manage Financial Statement Versions (FSVs)
Knowledge of Asset Under Construction (AuC) management
Familiarity with MIGO and MITO Transactions
Competence in handling COPA Records
Understanding of the Make-To-Order (MTO) Process in SAP FICO

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Medium Audit Information Periodic Processing Audit Controls Document Posting	Solve
In SAP FICO, a company has implemented strict controls over financial period closures and audit trails. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31st. On January 5th, an attempt is made to post a vendor invoice dated December 29th of the previous year. The system settings are configured to allow postings only to the current and the immediately preceding month. What will happen and how should the financial data be managed in this scenario? A: The system allows the posting; the invoice is recorded in December of the previous year. B: The system rejects the posting; the invoice must be recorded in January of the current year. C: The system allows the posting with a special period indicator, and the invoice is recorded in December of the previous year. D: The system allows the posting with an error message, but the transaction is flagged for audit review. E: The system allows the posting; the invoice is recorded in January of the current year with a backdate to December.
Easy Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations Financial Accounting Asset Management	Solve
A U.S.-based company using SAP FICO is preparing its financial statements at year-end. The company holds several foreign currency bank accounts, and there have been significant fluctuations in exchange rates over the year. The company's policy is to adjust the value of these accounts to reflect current exchange rates at the end of the fiscal year. Assume the exchange rate movement during the year resulted in a loss. In the SAP system, which of the following steps is correct for reflecting these changes in the financial statements? A: Run the Foreign Currency Valuation for each account using transaction code F.05 and post the difference to a realized gain or loss account. B: Manually adjust the balance of each foreign currency account in the General Ledger to reflect the new exchange rate. C: Use transaction code FB50 to enter adjustment entries directly, bypassing the automated SAP processes. D: Generate a Balance Sheet Adjustment report and manually update the figures in the financial statements. E: Use the Automatic Account Determination feature to automatically adjust all foreign currency balances. F: Ignore the exchange rate fluctuations, as they do not affect the cash basis of accounting.
Medium Integrating Financial Statements and Asset Accounting Asset Accounting Financial Posting Integration	Solve
In an SAP FICO system, a company wants to integrate its asset accounting with the general ledger. The purchase of a new machine is recorded in asset accounting with an acquisition value of 50,000 EUR and is subject to a 20% input tax. This transaction needs to be correctly reflected in the financial statements. How should this transaction be posted in the SAP system to ensure accurate reflection in the financial ledger? A: Dr. Machinery account 50,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR B: Dr. Machinery account 60,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR, Cr. Input Tax 10,000 EUR C: Dr. Machinery account 40,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR, Dr. Input Tax 10,000 EUR D: Dr. Machinery account 60,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 60,000 EUR E: Dr. Machinery account 50,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 60,000 EUR

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	Medium Audit Information Periodic Processing Audit Controls Document Posting	2 mins SAP FICO	Solve
In SAP FICO, a company has implemented strict controls over financial period closures and audit trails. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31st. On January 5th, an attempt is made to post a vendor invoice dated December 29th of the previous year. The system settings are configured to allow postings only to the current and the immediately preceding month. What will happen and how should the financial data be managed in this scenario? A: The system allows the posting; the invoice is recorded in December of the previous year. B: The system rejects the posting; the invoice must be recorded in January of the current year. C: The system allows the posting with a special period indicator, and the invoice is recorded in December of the previous year. D: The system allows the posting with an error message, but the transaction is flagged for audit review. E: The system allows the posting; the invoice is recorded in January of the current year with a backdate to December.
	Easy Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations Financial Accounting Asset Management	2 mins SAP FICO	Solve
A U.S.-based company using SAP FICO is preparing its financial statements at year-end. The company holds several foreign currency bank accounts, and there have been significant fluctuations in exchange rates over the year. The company's policy is to adjust the value of these accounts to reflect current exchange rates at the end of the fiscal year. Assume the exchange rate movement during the year resulted in a loss. In the SAP system, which of the following steps is correct for reflecting these changes in the financial statements? A: Run the Foreign Currency Valuation for each account using transaction code F.05 and post the difference to a realized gain or loss account. B: Manually adjust the balance of each foreign currency account in the General Ledger to reflect the new exchange rate. C: Use transaction code FB50 to enter adjustment entries directly, bypassing the automated SAP processes. D: Generate a Balance Sheet Adjustment report and manually update the figures in the financial statements. E: Use the Automatic Account Determination feature to automatically adjust all foreign currency balances. F: Ignore the exchange rate fluctuations, as they do not affect the cash basis of accounting.
	Medium Integrating Financial Statements and Asset Accounting Asset Accounting Financial Posting Integration	2 mins SAP FICO	Solve
In an SAP FICO system, a company wants to integrate its asset accounting with the general ledger. The purchase of a new machine is recorded in asset accounting with an acquisition value of 50,000 EUR and is subject to a 20% input tax. This transaction needs to be correctly reflected in the financial statements. How should this transaction be posted in the SAP system to ensure accurate reflection in the financial ledger? A: Dr. Machinery account 50,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR B: Dr. Machinery account 60,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR, Cr. Input Tax 10,000 EUR C: Dr. Machinery account 40,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR, Dr. Input Tax 10,000 EUR D: Dr. Machinery account 60,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 60,000 EUR E: Dr. Machinery account 50,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 60,000 EUR

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Audit Information Periodic Processing Audit Controls Document Posting	SAP FICO	Medium	2 mins	Solve
In SAP FICO, a company has implemented strict controls over financial period closures and audit trails. The company's fiscal year ends on December 31st. On January 5th, an attempt is made to post a vendor invoice dated December 29th of the previous year. The system settings are configured to allow postings only to the current and the immediately preceding month. What will happen and how should the financial data be managed in this scenario? A: The system allows the posting; the invoice is recorded in December of the previous year. B: The system rejects the posting; the invoice must be recorded in January of the current year. C: The system allows the posting with a special period indicator, and the invoice is recorded in December of the previous year. D: The system allows the posting with an error message, but the transaction is flagged for audit review. E: The system allows the posting; the invoice is recorded in January of the current year with a backdate to December.
	Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations Financial Accounting Asset Management	SAP FICO	Easy	2 mins	Solve
A U.S.-based company using SAP FICO is preparing its financial statements at year-end. The company holds several foreign currency bank accounts, and there have been significant fluctuations in exchange rates over the year. The company's policy is to adjust the value of these accounts to reflect current exchange rates at the end of the fiscal year. Assume the exchange rate movement during the year resulted in a loss. In the SAP system, which of the following steps is correct for reflecting these changes in the financial statements? A: Run the Foreign Currency Valuation for each account using transaction code F.05 and post the difference to a realized gain or loss account. B: Manually adjust the balance of each foreign currency account in the General Ledger to reflect the new exchange rate. C: Use transaction code FB50 to enter adjustment entries directly, bypassing the automated SAP processes. D: Generate a Balance Sheet Adjustment report and manually update the figures in the financial statements. E: Use the Automatic Account Determination feature to automatically adjust all foreign currency balances. F: Ignore the exchange rate fluctuations, as they do not affect the cash basis of accounting.
	Integrating Financial Statements and Asset Accounting Asset Accounting Financial Posting Integration	SAP FICO	Medium	2 mins	Solve
In an SAP FICO system, a company wants to integrate its asset accounting with the general ledger. The purchase of a new machine is recorded in asset accounting with an acquisition value of 50,000 EUR and is subject to a 20% input tax. This transaction needs to be correctly reflected in the financial statements. How should this transaction be posted in the SAP system to ensure accurate reflection in the financial ledger? A: Dr. Machinery account 50,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR B: Dr. Machinery account 60,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR, Cr. Input Tax 10,000 EUR C: Dr. Machinery account 40,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 50,000 EUR, Dr. Input Tax 10,000 EUR D: Dr. Machinery account 60,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 60,000 EUR E: Dr. Machinery account 50,000 EUR, Cr. Cash/Bank 60,000 EUR

Test candidates on core topics

General Ledger accounting: This skill involves recording and managing financial transactions in the general ledger, which is the central repository for all financial data. It includes tasks such as journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's proficiency in fundamental accounting processes and their ability to accurately maintain financial records.

Cost & Profit Centers: This skill pertains to the management of cost and profit centers within an organization. It involves tracking expenses, allocating costs, and analyzing profitability for different business units or segments. Measuring this skill in the test helps evaluate the candidate's knowledge of cost accounting principles and their ability to perform cost center accounting and profit center analysis efficiently.

Accrual Engine: The accrual engine is a functionality in SAP FICO that automates the calculation and posting of accruals, which are adjustments made to recognize expenses and revenues that have occurred but have not yet been recorded in the accounting books. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's proficiency in configuring and using the accrual engine to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to accounting standards.

Financial Statement Versions (FSVs): FSVs in SAP FICO are customizable templates used to define the structure and layout of financial statements. They allow businesses to present financial information in a format that meets specific reporting requirements. Measuring this skill in the test helps evaluate the candidate's ability to design and configure FSVs to generate accurate and comprehensive financial statements for analysis and reporting purposes.

Asset Under Construction (AuC): AuC refers to a category of assets that are currently being constructed or developed and are not yet ready for use. SAP FICO provides functionality to manage these assets, including tracking costs, capitalization, and depreciation. Measuring this skill in the test helps assess the candidate's understanding of AuC accounting processes and their ability to accurately record and manage assets under construction.

MIGO and MITO Transactions: MIGO and MITO are transaction codes in SAP FICO that are used for goods receipt and goods issue processes, respectively. These transactions play a crucial role in inventory management and stock valuation. Measuring this skill in the test helps evaluate the candidate's proficiency in executing MIGO and MITO transactions and their understanding of the impact on financial accounting and controlling.

COPA Records: COPA stands for Profitability Analysis and involves analyzing the profitability of products, customers, and markets within an organization. Measuring this skill in the test helps assess the candidate's knowledge of COPA functionality in SAP FICO and their capability to generate accurate profitability reports for decision-making purposes.

MTO Process: MTO stands for Make to Order and refers to a production process where products are manufactured based on customer orders. SAP FICO covers various aspects of the MTO process, including sales order management, cost estimation, and revenue recognition. Measuring this skill in the test helps evaluate the candidate's understanding of the MTO process and their ability to handle financial accounting and controlling activities related to make-to-order scenarios.

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