The latest version of Microsoft Dynamics GP was officially released on May 1. The highly anticipated 2016 version is now available as an upgrade or to new customers.An ERP accounting software for mid-sized businesses, Dynamics GP has more than 47,000 customers in the U.S. This latest version includes the following new features:HTML5 browser with multi-device support for Web Client Key additions to the All-in-One Document viewers ODATA service for Power BI New service-based architecture entities More than 35 new functionality featuresTo learn more about GP 2016, check out the GP Dynamics Community Blog.Boyer & Associates will also discuss the features of this latest version of GP at our free client event on June 7. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Dynamics GP 2016
Boyer Partner Hosting May Sales Tax Webinar
The only thing constant in sales tax is change. Both the federal and state governments frequently change the laws regarding sales tax, requiring companies to comply with new rules. Learn what’s new in the world of sales tax and how it affects you.Boyer partner Avalara will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, May 25. Titled Update on Amazon Laws and Federal Tax Rules, this one-hour webinar features sales tax expert Sylvia Dion, who will discuss the following topics:New state sales tax initiatives that affect Ecommerce transactions The latest status of the Marketplace Fairness Act proposed in the U.S. Congress Breakdown of changes to Amazon LawsRegister today. … [Read more...] about Boyer Partner Hosting May Sales Tax Webinar
Dynamics SL Quick Fix For Tab Key Problems
Users of Dynamics SL sometimes have a difficult time remembering to use the tab key to move to the next field during data entry in the input screens.A fix to this is a somewhat hidden option. In the tools menu item there is an option to use the enter key to move from one field to the next. Turning on this preference is a simple process as shown below:1. From the main menu of Dynamics SL there is a button in the top right hand corner, Tools. Click on Tools and select Options.2. Select the below option and click OK.This is a user specific option so each user will have the ability to select their preference. This can also be helpful for new employees who are not familiar with Dynamics SL and are used to hitting enter to move to the … [Read more...] about Dynamics SL Quick Fix For Tab Key Problems
‘Madeira’ Unveiled to be SaaS Cloud Version of NAV
As a loyal Microsoft partner, Boyer & Associates was excited to hear the company’s recent announcement regarding Project Madeira, a reinvented accounting or ERP solution for small and midsized businesses. Project Madeira connects with tools in Office 365 to manage finances and streamline operations. This Software as a Service will be running on Microsoft Azure and is scheduled to become generally available in the U.S. during the second half of 2016.We applaud Microsoft’s choice to build this new product on the NAV platform as we see this as the best choice technically and the most error-free platform. It will also be much easier for us to become very good at this new SaaS offering since we’ve already made a big investment in NAV.I … [Read more...] about ‘Madeira’ Unveiled to be SaaS Cloud Version of NAV
Four Great Reasons to Keep Using Dynamics SL
Since I worked at Solomon Software for nine years, readers might assume that I continue to push this product out of a sense of nostalgia or loyalty. While I consider myself a loyal person, that is not my reason for sticking with what is now called Dynamics SL. Here are four great reasons for our firm’s continued support and passionate embrace of this platform: 1. Our Clients Still Love SL Boyer & Associates currently supports a $1 billion pork producer, a $300 million marketing agency and a $100 million franchise of one of the largest moving companies in the country. All of these firms have been SL clients for a long time. All of them have substantial customizations that upgrade without a lot of pain outside of routine testing. We offer … [Read more...] about Four Great Reasons to Keep Using Dynamics SL
Dynamics Offers Nonprofits Power of Choice
Most people who are searching for nonprofit accounting software want to see a few solutions, get strong references and if possible buy the solution that someone they trust is already using and liking. Boyer & Associates has three strong Microsoft ERP solutions that hundreds of nonprofits throughout the Twin Cities use. Which one would work best for you depends on the type of organization you run. Arts Organizations, Foundations Tout GP’s Easy Integration Many of our clients in the Arts find Dynamics GP a strong candidate. Many of these organizations are looking for software to integrate in a proven and seamless way with either a point of sale or a fundraising package. Simple grant management can be done in Dynamics GP and some of the … [Read more...] about Dynamics Offers Nonprofits Power of Choice
Budgeting Vs. Forecasting For Better Business
Every finance professional knows the importance of budgeting. A company can thrive or dive based on its ability to handle resources wisely. Recently, I’ve heard the term “forecasting” a lot. At first glance, one might dismiss it simply as a synonym for budgeting, but in reality the two represent very different ways of approaching your company’s financial welfare. Let’s take a closer look.Budgeting is a detailed, comprehensive look at how management envisions the business will perform in terms of results, financial positioning and cash flows for a specific period of time. Budgets are typically updated once a year, though managers might take remedial steps along the way to bring actual results back on track with the projected … [Read more...] about Budgeting Vs. Forecasting For Better Business
Lifecycle Matters for Dynamics SL 2011 Support
Many Dynamics ERP users of SL, GP and NAV are curious when these products will stop being supported and what that really means to them. Often, Dynamics SL clients have significant customizations relative to our other clients so more planning and testing is required on upgrades.Microsoft Lifecycle information can be found at the Microsoft support site. Below is key information on product support for users of Dynamics SL 7 and Dynamics SL 2011:Microsoft Dynamics SL 7: The end date for extended support is October 10, 2017. Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011: The 2011 version is moving from Microsoft mainstream support to extended support starting July 12, 2016.If you're unsure what version you are currently using, go to "Help" and then … [Read more...] about Lifecycle Matters for Dynamics SL 2011 Support
Exporting Dynamics Management Reporter Reports to XPS
What is XPS? XPS was designed as a replacement for the Enhanced Metafile (.EMF) format. It is similar to a .PDF file, but is based on XML instead of the PostScript language. ProsIt is an electronic document that can’t be changed, true paperless document. The XPS viewer is usually installed on all newer windows operating systems.ConsThere is no security around the information exported or who gets the report. The user is unable to drill into the details of the data.Improvements The ability to add comments directly to the report and have them show up on the export is a very nice feature that MR added over FRx. XPS – MR Viewer This method is similar to printing with a couple of differences. The first difference is that on the … [Read more...] about Exporting Dynamics Management Reporter Reports to XPS
Generating and Sharing Management Reporter Reports to UNC Locations
ProsThere are no files to distribute to the users Allows the users to select different versions of the report, such as the previous month.ConsThe user is not always aware of when the reports have been updated for the month. The link may have a different name but it always opens the current version.Improvements You don’t accidentally write over the previous months report, requiring you to recreate it. Generating Reports On the Output and Distribution tab in the Report definition select the Generate to Multiple library locations. Then select the Library location where the file will be generated to and then on the right hand side browse to the UNC path where a short cut will be placed for the report or click add and manually … [Read more...] about Generating and Sharing Management Reporter Reports to UNC Locations
