- A
Define the same chart of accounts in all legal entities and then use the consolidation online functionality to consolidate.
Why wrong: This would require changing existing charts, which is not desired.
- B
Create a separate consolidation legal entity, set up consolidation groups and accounts to map the different charts, and configure intercompany elimination rules.
This leverages the consolidation module and automates eliminations while preserving local charts.
- C
Set up the German and Japanese entities as child companies under the US entity, and then run consolidation.
Why wrong: Child companies are not a standard concept; consolidation uses a separate legal entity.
- D
Use Power BI to connect to each legal entity's data and create consolidated reports with calculated columns to eliminate intercompany transactions.
Why wrong: Power BI is not the native consolidation tool and does not automate elimination in the ERP.
MB-920 Describe Dynamics 365 Finance Practice Question
This MB-920 practice question tests your understanding of describe dynamics 365 finance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are the finance system administrator for Contoso Ltd., a global manufacturing company with legal entities in the United States, Germany, and Japan. Each entity uses Dynamics 365 Finance and has its own chart of accounts due to local reporting requirements. The CFO wants to consolidate the financial results of all entities into a single consolidated report at the end of each month. Currently, the consolidation is done manually by exporting data to Excel, which is error-prone and time-consuming. The CFO wants to use the consolidation functionality within Dynamics 365 Finance. Additionally, intercompany transactions between entities are significant, and the CFO wants to automate the elimination of these transactions during consolidation. You need to design a solution that meets the following requirements: - Use the Dynamics 365 Finance consolidation module. - Automate the elimination of intercompany transactions. - Allow each entity to maintain its own chart of accounts. - Generate consolidated financial statements in the US GAAP format.
What should you do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Create a separate consolidation legal entity, set up consolidation groups and accounts to map the different charts, and configure intercompany elimination rules.
Option C is correct. To consolidate with different charts of accounts, you must create a consolidation company that uses a chart of accounts for US GAAP, and set up consolidation groups and accounts to map the source accounts. Intercompany elimination rules can be defined to automate eliminations. Option A is wrong because it suggests changing all entities to use the same chart, which contradicts the requirement. Option B is wrong because Power BI is not the consolidation module. Option D is wrong because the consolidation company should not be used for daily transactions.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Define the same chart of accounts in all legal entities and then use the consolidation online functionality to consolidate.
Why it's wrong here
This would require changing existing charts, which is not desired.
- ✓
Create a separate consolidation legal entity, set up consolidation groups and accounts to map the different charts, and configure intercompany elimination rules.
Why this is correct
This leverages the consolidation module and automates eliminations while preserving local charts.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✗
Set up the German and Japanese entities as child companies under the US entity, and then run consolidation.
Why it's wrong here
Child companies are not a standard concept; consolidation uses a separate legal entity.
- ✗
Use Power BI to connect to each legal entity's data and create consolidated reports with calculated columns to eliminate intercompany transactions.
Why it's wrong here
Power BI is not the native consolidation tool and does not automate elimination in the ERP.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
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What does this MB-920 question test?
Describe Dynamics 365 Finance — This question tests Describe Dynamics 365 Finance — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a separate consolidation legal entity, set up consolidation groups and accounts to map the different charts, and configure intercompany elimination rules. — Option C is correct. To consolidate with different charts of accounts, you must create a consolidation company that uses a chart of accounts for US GAAP, and set up consolidation groups and accounts to map the source accounts. Intercompany elimination rules can be defined to automate eliminations. Option A is wrong because it suggests changing all entities to use the same chart, which contradicts the requirement. Option B is wrong because Power BI is not the consolidation module. Option D is wrong because the consolidation company should not be used for daily transactions.
What should I do if I get this MB-920 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related MB-920 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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