The installation mission

Background

Following the identification mission, the country takes the decision to implement ERETES in its National Accounts Department. The equipment and the necessary software are available, the team possesses the necessary IT skills. Based on the advice given during the identification mission, the work classifications have been drawn up. The main sources of data have been identified.

Objectives

The objectives of the mission are :

Activities

Installation of software

The Progress® database management system and the ERETES software will be installed and customised on all the envisaged workstations.

IT training (users + IT correspondent)

The local IT correspondent will be appointed: this will be either a computer specialist who is part of the accounting team, or a member of the team who is interested in computers. This correspondent will participate in the installation of the software so as to be able to repeat the procedure on his own. Training in the IT aspects of ERETES will be provided to the entire team and to any interested IT technician.

Loading of local classifications

The local classifications prepared by the National Accountants will be verified and loaded in the database.

Initialisation of the first accounting year

The procedure for launching the first accounting year will be completed.

Raising awareness of source preparation

The preparation of sources is a delicate task which is the sole subject of the next mission. This mission will enlighten the role of each attribute and the importance of the work on sources, so that the team can begin to assemble its sources.

Profile of the expert

This mission will be undertaken jointly by two experts:

Duration of the mission

The installation mission will be of one week's duration in the country in question.


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