Accounting / ERP

Discussions

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from NetSuite. You’ll be in the know about how to connect with peers and take your business to new heights at our virtual, in-person, on demand events, and much more.
Now is the time to ask your NetSuite-savvy friends and colleagues to join the NetSuite Support Community! Refer now! Click here to watch and learn more!
Update your Profile with your Support type to get your Support Type badge.
Don't miss out on our Pop Quiz You only have until April 8, 2025, 2:00 PM ET to comment your answers and earn rewards! Click here for more details.
Expand your NetSuite knowledge by joining our Ask A Guru Live sessions. RSVP on this event now.
Make Your Voice Heard: What Tech & ERP Topics Should We Explore in our Next Webinar?? We’re all ears! Vote now, and the poll runs until January. Poll for ERP | Poll for Tech.
Uncover the power of data with the Analytics Hub —your ultimate guide to mastering NetSuite Saved Searches and Reports. Simplify the complex and unlock your organization's true potential. Dive into the Analytics Hub now and soar to new heights!

OneWorld FX Implementation Considerations

edited Nov 28, 2019 11:51AM in Accounting / ERP 25 comments

From my experience with OneWorld it seems like one of the main benefits of the module is the foreign currency, translation and consolidation engines. However this benefit really accrues for companies where the functional currency of subsidiaries is different than the parent's currency. When the functional currency of the subsidiary is the same as the parent's, the benefit of translation and foreign currency no longer accrues as much (although consolidation is easier than say using a dimension in a regular instance).

In almost all my experiences with existing NS customers who have implemented OneWorld, it seems like in almost all cases the module was implemented by setting all foreign subs to the local currency, without any accounting consideration given to the functional currency. Actually in all the cases I've seen, the functional currency was indeed the same as the parent's company and the fact that the sub was implemented in the local currency resulted in incorrect accounting. This make me wonder if a large majority of NS OneWorld customers even have the FX setup right from an accounting perspective. Given the

Howdy, Stranger!

Log In

To view full details, sign in.

Register

Don't have an account? Click here to get started!