Attributes are pre-defined custom fields that you can easily set up and use to capture data, validate or store information for many different data entry screens in Acumatica; such as, Customers, Vendors, Inventory, Leads, Opportunities, Projects, AP, AR etc. We use quite a few attributes in our own internal Acumatica system. However, it’s become a … Read more
Every day we hear about systems being attacked by hackers. Securing your data is top priority. By hosting your Dynamics GP or SL system in the Crestwood Cloud, you get peace of mind that your system is secure. We already offer multifactor authentication and single sign on for Acumatica through Azure AD, but extending it … Read more
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Here at Crestwood we’ve been using Microsoft Teams for approximately a year now and we’ve become very familiar with its features. Saying that, doesn’t mean we know it all, because we don’t, or at least I don’t. I can honestly tell you we learn something new just about every other week. … Read more
A “Journal Printing Interrupted” error while posting subledger (AP, AP, Inventory, et cetera) transaction batches in Microsoft Dynamics GP can be among the most frustrating and cryptic error messages an ERP system can generate. This error only occurs during the posting process and generally is not manifested when a batch edit report is generated, which … Read more
There are two options in the Inventory Setup window that need to be considered when defining the various posting accounts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We will go through how these options create different GL entries during the purchase order process so you can make the selection that is best for your procedures. The … Read more
Crestwood clients run the gamut, in terms of size, from small sole proprietorships to massive Fortune 200 corporations. We’re proud to offer a variety of resources for every level of need; no one-size-fits-all approaches from us. Our clients rely on us for any combination of services, from providing and implementing their ERP, to complex support … Read more
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is expanding rapidly. Customers are quickly making the switch to this cloud-based ERP solution, especially due to the work-from-home benefits and security. Microsoft is investing a ton of resources to make sure Business Central is the best-in-breed to meet the demands of growing businesses. Recently, Microsoft released an update, and … Read more
If you’re a Dynamics GP or 365 Business Central customer and have been considering going paperless, now is your chance. Get started quickly with a free trial of KwikTag’s KwikStart’s Cloud program. This trial period includes: Up to 50 Users – all of whom can start attaching and viewing documents right away. Up and running … Read more
Please note: Dynamics GP 2015 will have no more updates. Now is the time to talk to your Crestwood Account Manager about an upgrade. Contact us today! Round 4 US payroll tax update changes The Round 4 US tax update has been released with changes for Idaho and Connecticut. Once installed the new date … Read more
After spending 15 glorious years in Mount Prospect, IL, Partners Tim Thompson and Brian McGuckin moved Crestwood Associates to their new home at the Schaumburg Corporate Center, 1501 E. Woodfield Road in Schaumburg, IL. Moving is not easy, packing up, donating and purging unneeded items is very time consuming, not to mention difficult when you … Read more
If you’re looking for easier ways to schedule your employee’s time, check out the scheduling management tool now in Microsoft Teams called Shifts. It’s built mobile first for fast and effective time management and communication for teams. Shifts lets Firstline Workers and their managers use their mobile devices to manage schedules and keep in touch. … Read more
Everyday I look for new ways to navigate Microsoft Teams seamlessly. Here are some nifty new tips I found helpful when working in Teams. [For some fun tips and Tricks for using Teams to record video, join us for a webinar on July 28th!] Like to multitask? Chat anywhere on your desktop with Pop-Out Chat. … Read more
We often tell horror stories from the Crestwood Cloud. Our cloud team has experienced countless tales of triumph in the midst of bleak situations: A recovery effort after a massive cyberattack Migrating lost data from a faux-cloud Immediate thwarting of a ransomware attacker But today we bring you an exciting story of what happens when … Read more
New users of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central may be confused by the way the Tax Setup windows look, but it couldn’t be simpler! The following is a summary of the Tax Setup windows: Tax Setup Window – the company tax settings. This is completed during the Assisted Setup and sets up the sales tax … Read more
Acumatica has added a new feature called “Control Accounts” in the 2019 R2 release. This functionality prevents users from making manual entries to any GL account marked as a control account. As a result, it helps to keep the subledgers in balance with the General Ledger. It’s a very helpful feature. Here is a list … Read more
Recently, Crestwood was asked three questions that pertain to Power BI in the cloud (the Microsoft SaaS offering) and how it compares to the on-premise (or cloud-hosted) Power BI Report Server solution. Both solutions enable Power BI reports and visualization construction by leveraging the power of Microsoft’s Power BI services, but there are notable differences … Read more
Crestwood Associates has again been named to the Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for 2020 for the eighth year in a row. The Top 100 resellers are chosen from organizations that sell and implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software. “Wow, eight years in a row!” says Tim Thompson, Partner at Crestwood Associates. “We … Read more
One of the biggest dangers is failing to keep up with the expectations of current and prospective customers. In 2000, the Fortune 500 top 30 featured major players of the day such as Sears, Enron, Compaq, Lucent, MCI WorldCom, and Kmart Holdings. Being great at a point in time doesn’t mean perpetual greatness. Steve Jobs … Read more
In Microsoft Dynamics GP, a blanket purchase order lists a single item and its quantities that will be delivered in a series of shipments, usually on specific dates. Blanket purchase orders allow you to make long-term agreements with vendors to purchase the same item—usually to receive a volume discount or to be sure of obtaining … Read more
In Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can use customer or sales process holds to prevent any further sales to a customer. You may want to do this, for example, if the customer has an unpaid balance, a shipping address hasn’t been verified, or any other reason. You still can receive payments from customers on hold, but … Read more
Get your on-premise Dynamics GP or SL system safe and secure on the Crestwood Cloud. It’s secure, accessible, easier than you think, and can save you money. Before Covid-19, flexible work arrangements were a luxury. Today, they are essential in order to keep employees and families healthy and safe. Many businesses are realizing however, that … Read more
There are times when you need to pay your vendor a deposit on a purchase order (or in full), before receiving actual items. The vendor may require that deposit before shipping you the goods. Acumatica allows for prepayments to be applied to a Purchase Order, paid to the vendor, and then deduct from the balance … Read more
Acumatica has added a new feature called Control Accounts in the 2019 R2 release. This functionality prevents users from making manual entries to any GL Account marked as a control account. As a result, it helps to keep the subledgers in balance with the General Ledger. It’s a very helpful feature. Here is a list … Read more
Acumatica introduced Business Events in Acumatica ERP 2018 R1. Business Events provide a platform to monitor data and events and create actions such as an email notification or an import scenario. Our clients have used Business Events for notifications on events such as: Additions of new customer locations to confirm tax settings. Purchase receipts created … Read more