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5/29/2018 1:21 AM Roundtable: Managing Microsoft Dynamics AX financials in a global installation Mark Rhodes – Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG) Martin Drude – Truetzschler GmbH & Co. and MBUF © 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Agenda Introductions Objective Roundtable Discussion

Introductions Mark Rhodes Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG) Martin Drude Truetzschler GmbH & Co. and MBUF

Objective of Session To provide a forum for discussion around managing financials in a global Dynamics AX installation. There are many considerations to address related to financials when operating in multiple countries and consolidating financials into one corporate total. Please share your own experiences and thoughts on this topic.

Roundtable Description Companies running Microsoft Dynamics AX in a global environment have special requirements to meet in the finance arena. In this session, listen as fellow finance users share the approaches and techniques they utilize to meet requirements in the areas of multi-currency, cross-country consolidations, and foreign tax calculations. Come prepared to share your experiences around finance operations for global operations.

Possible Roundtable Discussion Topics Installation – single or multiple instance, remote desktop, Citrix? Maintenance windows Regional Setting Multi-currency - how set up and how it is used Intercompany Transactions - types, issues specific when dealing with multiple currencies VAT and Sales Tax Set Ups - Europe (VAT), USA (Sales Tax) and Canada (mix of the 2) Consolidations – In AX, or third party, what about Country specific adjustments? Data Sharing – Inside and outside entities Implementation Methods - big bang or phased roll out, single site or multiple sites, each of these choices impacts financial reporting Global Team Considerations: back filling, travel time, roles Check Availability and Compatibility of GLS-Layers – need to understand specific country finance functionality included in layer Reporting in Dynamics AX or in a separate Business Intelligence (BI) solutions? What About Management Reporter (MR)? Involve Global Accounting for Definition and Communication of Control Structures and Reporting Standards Work with Microsoft and Partners locally who understand local finance requirements

CONTACT INFO Mark Rhodes – mark.rhodes@AXUG.com Martin Drude – Martin.Drude@truetzschler.de

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