Oracle Narrative Reporting is a cloud-based solution that helps organizations create and manage financial and operational reports, combining data from multiple sources into insightful narratives. It is often used for management reporting, board presentations, and other critical business communications.

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Course Information

Oracle Narrative Reporting Training

Duration: 25 Hours

Timings: Weekdays (1-2 Hours per day) [OR] Weekends (2-3 Hours per day)

Training Method: Instructor Led Online One-on-One Live Interactive

Sessions.

COURSE CONTENT :

1. Introduction to Oracle Narrative Reporting

• Overview of Oracle Narrative Reporting
  • Understanding what Oracle Narrative Reporting is and its role in the financial reporting process.
  • Key features and capabilities, including integration with Oracle EPM, ERP, and other data sources.
  • Different user roles (administrators, report creators, reviewers, and consumers).
• Setting Up Oracle Narrative Reporting
  • Basic setup of the tool in Oracle Cloud.
  • Navigation through the Oracle Narrative Reporting interface.

2. Getting Started with Reports

• Creating Reports from Templates
  • Understanding available templates and how to use them to create reports.
  • Customizing report templates to meet organizational needs.
• Defining Report Structure
  • Organizing the report content into sections.
  • Working with narrative sections and financial statement sections.
• Using Data in Reports
  • Connecting to Oracle EPM or other data sources.
  • Incorporating financial data (balances, calculations, etc.) into narrative reports.

3. Report Design and Formatting

• Formatting Reports
  • Using the formatting tools to style and arrange content.
  • Applying fonts, styles, colors, and headings to create professional reports.
• Inserting Dynamic Data
  • Using formulas, variables, and references to dynamically insert data into reports.
  • Building tables, charts, and other visual elements.
• Using Embedded Narratives
  • Writing descriptive narratives that explain financial data.
  • Creating a compelling and cohesive report using both text and data.

4. Working with Multiple Data Sources

• Data Integration and Mapping
  • Importing financial data from other sources like Oracle EPM or ERP systems.
  • Mapping financial data to narrative reporting structures.
• Working with Data Forms
  • How to integrate data from data forms into reports.
  • Configuring forms to align with report structures.

5. Collaborating on Reports

• Collaborative Features
  • Enabling collaboration among team members for report creation.
  • Commenting and reviewing within the report interface.
• Version Control
  • Managing different versions of reports.
  • Ensuring the latest report version is in use.
• User Roles and Permissions
  • Setting permissions for different users (authors, reviewers, administrators).
  • Managing access rights for report creation and editing.

6. Advanced Reporting Features

• Advanced Formatting
  • Advanced techniques for customizing the look and feel of reports.
  • Working with conditional formatting and dynamic styling.
• Charts and Visualizations
  • Adding charts, graphs, and visual representations of data.
  • Configuring and formatting visualizations for clarity and impact.
• Report Automation
  • Scheduling automatic generation of reports.
  • Setting up recurring reports and notifications.

7. Publishing and Distributing Reports

• Exporting Reports
  • How to export reports to different formats (PDF, Excel, etc.).
  • Exporting charts and visual elements along with narrative sections.
• Distributing Reports
  • Setting up distribution lists.
  • Automating the distribution of reports to stakeholders.
• Publish to Web or Print
  • Preparing reports for publishing on internal websites or for print.

8. Best Practices and Security

• Report Security
  • Setting up report security at the report, section, and data level.
  • Using encryption, access control lists (ACLs), and other security measures.
• Best Practices for Report Design
  • Tips for clean and effective financial reporting.
  • Ensuring consistency in report design and layout.
• Audit Trail and Compliance
  • Tracking changes in reports and maintaining an audit trail for compliance.
  • How to document and review previous report versions.

9. Reporting Automation and Advanced Features

• Dynamic Reporting
  • Creating reports that automatically update with changing data.
  • Incorporating dynamic content (e.g., tables, charts) based on data inputs.
• Workflow Integration
  • Managing approval workflows within reports.
  • Using Oracle Narrative Reporting for executive approval processes.

10. Troubleshooting and Optimization

• Common Issues and Solutions
  • Addressing common errors and challenges faced by users.
• Performance Tuning
  • Optimizing reports to load faster and reduce processing time.
  • Ensuring reports are scalable as data volumes grow.