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Rolling out US entities onto a European international SAP S\/4HANA template can\u00a0<\/span>come<\/span>\u00a0with several challenges, both from the perspective of the European project team and the US-based\u00a0<\/span>business<\/span>. As an SAP consultant, it is crucial to understand the key considerations in finance for US localization, and\u00a0<\/span>ultimately how<\/span>\u00a0to remain compliant\u00a0<\/span>with\u00a0<\/span>local\u00a0<\/span>legal r<\/span>equirements\u00a0<\/span>within the SAP S\/4HANA template. This article explores the\u00a0<\/span>main areas<\/span>\u00a0of finance from an SAP consultant’s point of view and the most important questions to ask during the fit-gap analyses<\/span>\u00a0or other scoping sessions<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accounting Principles<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Asset Accounting<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the primary concerns in rolling out US entities onto a European SAP S\/4HANA template is\u00a0<\/span>introducing new<\/span>\u00a0accounting principles. Since this article is focused specifically on a template rollout, we will assume that the leading ledger (0L) has already been\u00a0<\/span>determined<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span>most likely following<\/span>\u00a0IFRS<\/span>\u00a0or the European entity\u2019s local GAAP<\/span>. Reporting requirements need to be addressed both locally and globally. For instance, US entities may require adherence to US GAAP for local reporting while aligning with IFRS for global consolidation.\u00a0<\/span>During fit-gap sessions with key users in the US, you will need to have a solid understanding of their reporting requirements and where they may differ from the accounting principle of the leading ledger.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A prime example of where differences occur is<\/span>\u00a0within\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>Fixed Asset Accounting\u00a0<\/span>module\u00a0<\/span>(FI-AA), specifically\u00a0<\/span>regarding<\/span>\u00a0the topic of lease accounting.\u00a0<\/span>Beyond gathering information such as\u00a0<\/span>the number of active assets in the US<\/span>\u00a0entities and depreciation rules on fixed assets, you must also<\/span>\u00a0address<\/span>\u00a0topics such as<\/span>\u00a0leased assets<\/span>, which<\/span>\u00a0require different accounting treatments under IFRS 16 and ASC 842.\u00a0<\/span>Refer to this article<\/a> by KPMG for more detail.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sales & Use Tax<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

US sales and use tax\u00a0<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0fundamentally different<\/span>\u00a0to European Value-added Tax (VAT). In the US, tax rates are based on the location\u00a0<\/span>that<\/span>\u00a0the goods or services are provided, and are determined at the state, county, city, or local level. This means that there are over 13,000 potential\u00a0<\/span>jurisdictions<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>a company<\/span>\u00a0may need to\u00a0<\/span>report and remit these taxes to.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>While\u00a0<\/span>SAP provides a standard jurisdiction-based tax procedure (TAXUSJ),\u00a0<\/span>an\u00a0<\/span>e<\/span>xternal tax calculation\u00a0<\/span>software<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>provided by companies like<\/span>\u00a0Vertex, Avalara, and Thomson Reuters<\/span>, should be considered if\u00a0<\/span>the requirements become too complex.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1099 Reporting<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Although US companies do not typically post withholding tax, they\u00a0<\/span>are required to<\/span>\u00a0track and report payments to 1099-eligible vendors. This is a legal obligation enforced by the IRS.<\/span>\u00a0SAP standard configuration<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>through Document and Reporting Compliance (DRC)\u00a0<\/span>can be used<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>for\u00a0<\/span>capturing these payments<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>generating annual reports<\/span>, either through the\u00a0<\/span>Run Statutory Report<\/span>s<\/span> Fiori app or classical reports in GUI. More information<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bank Accounting<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bank accounting processes\u00a0<\/span>can differ\u00a0<\/span>greatly between<\/span>\u00a0US and European\u00a0<\/span>entities and<\/span>\u00a0should be discussed in detail to\u00a0<\/span>fully<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>identify<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>the needs of the US Business<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check Payments<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Checks are s<\/span>till widely used in the US, unlike in Europe. SAP templates must be enhanced to support check printing, including form development and MICR line formatting.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

EFT<\/span>\u00a0Payments<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For c<\/span>ertain\u00a0<\/span>electronic\u00a0<\/span>payment formats<\/span>, such as international wire payments, you may be able to\u00a0<\/span>leverage<\/span>\u00a0existing formats being used\u00a0<\/span>globally within the SAP template. There are, however, US-specific payment methods used for\u00a0<\/span>domestic payments that should be considered.\u00a0<\/span>ACH, or\u00a0<\/span>Automated<\/span>\u00a0Clearing House, is the most common\u00a0<\/span>method of transferring funds between\u00a0<\/span>banks<\/span>\u00a0within the United States.\u00a0<\/span>The SAP<\/span>\u00a0standard ACH\u00a0<\/span>payment medium format will cover most of\u00a0<\/span>what\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0needed already, but this will require\u00a0<\/span>multiple rounds of<\/span>\u00a0testing with the bank\u00a0<\/span>to ensure\u00a0<\/span>compatibility.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Electronic Bank Statement<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

US Banks typically provide electronic bank statements in the BAI2 format<\/span>, which\u00a0<\/span>will\u00a0<\/span>likely differ<\/span>\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>existing configuration with a<\/span>\u00a0European<\/span>\u00a0SAP<\/span>\u00a0template, which may use ISO20022 or MT940 formats.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Although BAI2 is standard within the US, it<\/span>\u00a0is often<\/span>\u00a0the case that the bank can provide electronic statements in other formats<\/span>. This should be discussed with the bank directly and can save significant effort if they are able to provide electronic bank statements in the format already being used in the global SAP template.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Topics<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The topics listed above are the most common differences we see in finance when planning the rollout of US-based companies onto a European SAP\u00a0<\/span>template<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>however,<\/span>\u00a0this is not a complete list.\u00a0<\/span>D<\/span>epending on the nature of the business, there may be other less common accounting differences<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0These could be<\/span>\u00a0related to revenue recognition (ASC 606 vs. IFRS 15), inventory valuation\/costing, and the format<\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>presentation of financial statements.\u00a0<\/span>These topics are not seen as frequently, but it is important to do a thorough analysis of the accounting processes to ensure compliance with the company’s global requirements as well as US legal requirements<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rolling out US entities onto a European international SAP S\/4HANA template requires\u00a0<\/span>a deep understanding of\u00a0<\/span>reporting regulations and tax structures, and how they apply to the\u00a0<\/span>operational processes of the business<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>By addressing these\u00a0<\/span>topics in the<\/span>\u00a0early<\/span>\u00a0s<\/span>coping phase<\/span>s,\u00a0<\/span>SAP consultants and financial leaders can avoid costly rework, ensure compliance, and deliver a rollout that supports both global consistency and local needs.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rolling out US entities onto a European international SAP S\/4HANA template can\u00a0come\u00a0with several challenges, both from the perspective of the European project team and the US-based\u00a0business. As an SAP consultant, it is crucial to understand the key considerations in finance for US localization, and\u00a0ultimately how\u00a0to remain compliant\u00a0with\u00a0local\u00a0legal requirements\u00a0within the SAP S\/4HANA template. 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