Need PD or Training for Dynamics GP?

I am fortunate to work for an organization that values lifelong learning and professional development.  Next week I will be attending GPPC Connections 2011 in Las Vegas where I will have the opportunity to hang out with fellow members of the GP Partner community for a few days.  I will get to delve into topics that are relevant to my work and the clients that I help serve.  This is not a conference for everyone but it is the right fit for me.  I attended last year and am happy to be able to attend again this year.

On the heels of GPPC Connections 2011 is another conference that should be of interest to many others, GPUG Summit 2011, which runs November 9-11.  ”GPUG Summit 2011 is designed to address the needs of the entire spectrum of Dynamics GP users – including accounting and finance professionals, human resource and payroll managers, IT professionals, and developers.”  This conference is hosted by GPUG, the Dynamics GP User Group.  Besides putting on GPUG Summit 2011, GPUG also offers a Training Academy and a Professional Certification Program.  In fact their Training Academy has courses available in conjunction with GPUG Summit 2011. I think that this coordination of GPUG event scheduling is brilliant.  

If you are looking for more ideas on ways to invest in your staff check out Mark Polino’s article at MSDynamicsWorld.com entitled “The Value of Rewarding and Supporting Your Subject Matter Experts”.  You will need to have a login in order to see the whole article but if you don’t already have one take the time and effort to set one up.  It is free to register and MSDynamicsWorld.com is another source for professional development content and opportunities. They have a virtual conference Decisions Fall 2011 running from December 5 – 8 and Dynamics GP day is December 6.

Hopefully you will find the Dynamics GP professional development that meets your needs

Sheldon, ERP Consultant for Etelligent Solutions

Learn how Dynamics GP meets your IFRS needs

ERP Software Blog has the most comprehensive series of articles that I have seen on transitioning to the IFRS accounting standards when using Dynamics GP. I've compiled a series of posts that they ran on IFRS accounting, and put them in order for your convenience. Additonally, I've included my thoughts on each post:

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP®: Where Do You Start? This article addresses the different levels where IFRS reports can source information from and five methods of deploying IFRS within Microsoft Dynamics® GP

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP®: Consolidated Financial Report Level describes how to achieve consolidated financial reporting from Microsoft Dynamics® GP

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics® GP: General Ledger Level looks at several features within Microsoft Dynamics® GP that allow for a General Ledger level of deployment for IFRS reporting.

Sub-Leger deployment options of IFRS for Microsoft Dynamics® GP are divided into the following three articles:                                                                                               
IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP®: Sub-ledger Transaction Level (Part 1)

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics GP®: Sub-ledger Transaction Level (Part 2)

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics® GP: Sub-ledger Transaction Level (Part 3)

In   IFRS Accounting with Micro Challenges of Implementing the Chosen    Methodologysoft Dynamics® GP: Functional and Strategic  readers are given additional considerations of an IFRS deployment.

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics® GP: Existing Microsoft Dynamics® GP Transaction Origins Capable of Simplifying IFRS Entries looks at ways of streamlining data entry and tagging IFRS entries for easier retrieval and reporting.

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics® GP: Cash Flow Statements – Direct Methods describes how to use FRx or Management Reporter for building a Cash Flow Statement.

IFRS Accounting with Microsoft Dynamics® GP: Cash Flow Statements – InDirect Methods…and the Benefit of Direct over Indirect further explains cash flow statement generation and critiques the two methods.

Thanks to Gloria for authoring these articles.  I hope that you find them as helpful as I did.

Sheldon, ERP Consultant for Etelligent Solutions

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown QuickBooks

Here is an excellent article that was posted on ERP software blog. Offers some great insight into why companies should start considering MS Dynamics when they grow to more than just a few staff.

You can read the article here:

http://www.erpsoftwareblog.com/2011/08/5-signs-your-business-is-outgrowing-quickbooks/

Microsoft Announces Dynamics CRM for Nonprofits & NGOs

Redmond, Washington. — April 7, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM for nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The solution provides out-of-the-box constituent relationship management functionality as well as customizations for donation and pledge management, basic membership management, basic volunteer tracking, campaign management, dashboard reports, and support for online payment solutions.

Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM for nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The solution provides out-of-the-box constituent relationship management functionality as well as customizations for donation and pledge management, basic membership management, basic volunteer tracking, campaign management, dashboard reports, and support for online payment solutions.

For nonprofits and NGOs interested in the on-demand deployment, the solution is available through Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online — an on-demand service hosted and managed by Microsoft. Pricing for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for qualifying nonprofits and NGOs is $9.99 per user, per month. Customizations for nonprofits and NGOs are offered free of charge.

“Nonprofits and NGOs are always challenged with doing more with less,” said Sarah Barnhart, senior program manager of community affairs at Microsoft. “We see technology being a key enabler of helping nonprofits to reduce administration and focus their resources on where they can have the biggest impact. Microsoft Dynamics CRM for nonprofits and NGOs includes customized features that simplify administration and management for organizations of every size.”

By consolidating an organization’s essential information in one place, Microsoft Dynamics CRM improves constituent insight and management, facilitates collaboration, streamlines business processes, reduces IT costs, and helps improve security in the following ways:

• Accessing information and improving constituent insight and management. No matter where people work in an organization, it’s now possible for them to have a 360-degree view of constituents and access tools to effectively nurture different types of relationships.
   
• Helping people collaborate. People across an organization can increase individual productivity by using technology that’s familiar, and by sharing information and repurposing existing campaign, marketing and customer service materials.
   
• Complying with various accounting, tax and reporting guidelines. Business processes and enforcement of content compliance procedures are streamlined.
   
• Reducing IT costs and helping improve security. Simplifying the management of the CRM solution helps improve accessibility and reliability while decreasing costs.

“Microsoft Dynamics CRM will provide greater efficiency and functionality of our donor management and database tools, which directly impacts the approximately 1,000 girls we serve annually by increasing the depth and breadth of individual donor giving that supports the work of our organization,” said Elizabeth Nye, executive director, Girls Inc. of NW Oregon. “In addition, we are excited about its capabilities to help us integrate and synthesize program-related data, further enhancing our ability to monitor and track program outcomes — something all donors care about deeply.”

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for nonprofits and NGOs is available in the U.S. and Canada. Those interested in more information and starting a free trial can visit the web site for more information.

About Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of reselling partners providing specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industries.

User Group Early Bird Now Available

You can now register for Etelligent's 11th Annual User Group Conference, Connect and Exceed, which will take place in Calgary at the Greenwood Inn and Suites.

More information will be coming out over the Summer, including an agenda and details on main and breakout sessions. To register early, click here

New FRx Service Pack 12 Out Now

For those of you who don't know, there is a new service pack out for FRx. Though FRx will eventually be phased out, and replaced by Management Reporter, there are still some legs left for FRX. Expect one more Service Pack update to follow after this one before th FRx sunset date.