Information technology systems in Germany must have specific requirements implemented in order to comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) statutory requirements. This appendix outlines recommendations and necessary parameter settings required to comply with German GAAP standards. It includes the following topics:

• Process of Reconciling Siebel Loyalty with a General Ledger
• Activating the Audit Trail for the LOY Member Business Components
• Prohibiting Deleting Members in Siebel Loyalty
• Enabling Sequential Numbering of Transactions
• Merging Loyalty Members