15% off eLearning, up to 20% off virtual courses - use code: NSWOCT25UK

ea0bb312-c2f8-43c2-b7e4-d19ac255ba66

Oracle R12 General Ledger Setup & Management

Select your learning method

Learn essential skills
Course overview

Learn how to configure and maintain Oracle R12 General Ledger in this one-day, practical course. It provides a solid foundation for those who move on to pursue Oracle R12 Financials certification. 

Master Oracle R12 General Ledger setup for efficient financial control

This one-day interactive course equips you with the knowledge to effectively configure and administer Oracle’s General Ledger. You’ll gain real-world experience through guided labs and demonstrations. 

Learning objectives
  • Set up ledgers and ledger sets 
  • Create and manage financial calendars 
  • Build a compliant chart of accounts 
  • Set up journal processing and automation 
  • Define and enforce validation rules 
  • Configure currency options and translations 
  • Manage budgeting and financial controls 
  • Enable and report on encumbrance 
  • Control accounting period access 
  • Manage data visibility using access sets 

What you’ll learn

Discover how to implement and oversee Oracle R12 General Ledger. Learn to manage ledgers, journals, budgeting and currency settings confidently with practical tools and examples. 

Security Rules

Configure robust security and cross-validation rules to ensure data integrity and compliance. You’ll define security rules at segment levels, restrict access to specific value combinations, and enforce business policies through cross-validation rules. The session covers the validation hierarchy, rule assignment at responsibility level, and how to troubleshoot common issues. This provides better control over financial data entry and ensures consistency across organisational units. 

Multi-Currency Management

Learn how to manage transactions in multiple currencies with confidence. The course explains how to define reporting currencies and manage daily, period and historical exchange rates. You’ll gain practical experience in currency conversion, revaluation, and translation processes. You'll also explore transaction-level conversions and how to handle cumulative translation adjustments. These tools support compliance with international reporting standards and streamline global accounting operations. 

Budgeting and Controls

Develop your budgeting capability with Oracle General Ledger. You’ll create and manage master and detail budgets, define budget organisations, and assign account ranges. The course includes applying password protection, setting budgetary controls, and integrating budgets with account hierarchies. Learn how to perform budget inquiries, generate reports, and use summary account templates and rollup groups to consolidate budget data for analysis and planning. 

What’s included
  • One-day virtual training 
  • Real-time lab-based activities 
  • Oracle-certified instructor 
  • Interactive online sessions 

Key facts

Ideal for

Finance leads, application specialists and system users responsible for managing Oracle General Ledger implementations. 

Prerequisites

Prior experience with Oracle General Ledger is essential. It’s advised that learners complete ILX’s Oracle R12 General Ledger course first. 

Learning experience

Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one. 

FAQs

This course provides financial and systems professionals with a structured pathway to mastering Oracle R12 General Ledger setup, enabling them to align finance processes and enhance system governance. 

How is multi-currency handled in Oracle R12?

You’ll learn to define reporting currencies, enter exchange rates, and configure translation and conversion settings for global financial management. 

What is the purpose of budgeting in Oracle General Ledger?

You will learn how budgeting allows for financial planning, control and analysis. You can set budgetary controls, define budget organisations, and perform inquiries and reports. 

How do I set up encumbrance accounting in Oracle R12?

You’ll configure encumbrance settings in both General Ledger and Purchasing to manage and track commitments and obligations. 

Is this course suitable for someone overseeing multiple legal entities?

Yes. The course covers multi-company accounting including automatic balancing and consolidation. 

What tools are included in the training environment?

You'll gain access to live labs and Oracle Vision database for hands-on practice with real-world scenarios. 

Why study with ILX
500,000+ learners

Join the half a million learners developing their skills with our training 

5,000+ businesses

A trusted partner to thousands of organisations worldwide 

96% customer satisfaction

Our passionate team goes above and beyond to support customer needs 

We're here to help
Speak to our learning experts

Not sure which course or study option is right for you? Get in touch with our team of advisors for personalised guidance and support throughout your learning journey.

Business transformation
Looking to develop your business or team?

Need to upskill your team? Our bespoke development solutions are designed to enhance team performance, retain talent, and drive organisational excellence. One of our development consultants would love to chat.

Quote request

Please complete the form to ensure your quote is accurate and we will contact you soon.

By submitting this form, you agree to ILX processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Page {{ step }} of 2

Back Next