Glossary
EBS has its own set of terms and language, which I call Oracle-ese. The most commonly used terms in this book can be found here.
Accounting Flexfield The definition of the segments that make up the chart of accounts.
Accounting Methods Also known as Subledger Accounting, provides rules for how subledger transactions are accounted and represented in the General Ledger.
Advanced Global Intercompany System (AGIS) A service in R12 that tracks and controls intercompany transactions.
budgetary controls Controls put in place surrounding a budget, presenting either a warning or a hard prevention on any transactions created over the budget limits. Usually used with encumbrances, the controls can be set up on all or specific accounts.
Budget Wizard ...
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