Learning about R/3

Dear Friends,
I am trying to get an insight into what R/3 functional modules are about and what the skills the consultant need to have.
For example,
I understand that an FI/CO consultant conversed in configuring FI/CO need not be considered an Accountant unless he / she was prior-trained in accounting in school or at work.
This is what confused me. So, could you explain to me, a layman, what knowledge R/3 FI/CO consultant need to have to customize and configure for FI/CO proects? and how different is FI/CO consultant from an accountant or Finance executive in terms of knowledge?
sincerely
John
Edited by: johntivoli on Feb 18, 2010 7:07 AM

This document might be helpful:
http://www.angeli.biz/www5/books/IDocBook/IDocBook.pdf
It's a bit outdated but most of the info is still actual. If you anticipate a lot of ALE/IDoc projects, I suggest getting this book: http://www.amazon.com/IDoc-Technologies-Prima-Techs-Book/dp/0761534318/sr=8-1/qid=1170864257/ref=sr_1_1/103-6659593-2860615?ie=UTF8&s=books
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