15.1 Setup Information

To configure the Setup Information:

  1. From the LHS menu, select Funds Transfer Pricing, select Configuration, and then select Setup Information to display the Setup Information page.

    Figure 15-1 Setup Information page


    The Setup Information Configuration window allows you to define the parmeters that are required to run the application

  2. Select the Enable Currency checkbox to enable the currency type.
  3. Select the relevant Functional Currency. Accounts and instruments can be defined across various currencies, but to consolidate the accounts' balances or charges at multiple hierarchy levels, a common functional currency is required which can be set here.
  4. Select the Enable Multi Currency checkbox to enable multi-currency. Not applicable for FTP.

    The Output Tablespace is not applicable to the FTP application.

  5. Select a relevant option for Signage from the following options:
    • Natural Signage
    • GAAP Signage
    • Reverse GAAP Signage

    This is an information only setting describing how balances are carried.

  6. Select a Start Month of the fiscal year. This helps to define the start of a fiscal year. A fiscal year is a one-year period that customers use for financial reporting and budgeting. A fiscal year is most commonly used for accounting purposes to prepare financial statements. Although a fiscal year normally starts on January 1 and ends on December 31, you can change it as per your local norms using this field.
  7. Click Save.