Maybe you have heard that Microsoft will no longer be releasing updates to Management Reporter. This does not mean, however, that it is going away. So as long as you’re using Management Reporter, and it is fulfilling your requirements, it will remain the reporting standard for Dynamics GP for the foreseeable future. This only means … Read more
With the release of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 R2, you can now limit the use of the pay code during the Payroll Transaction Entry and Build Payroll Batch process. Dynamics GP 2018 R2 includes two additional fields for a Start Date and an End Date on the employee pay code maintenance window. If you’re familiar … Read more
Have your voice heard for getting the product features and enhancements you want into the next Dynamics product release! As new releases of Dynamics GP come out, there are great “What’s New” blogs and documents that capture the newest product features you can take advantage of if you decide to upgrade. But are you still … Read more
One of the most commonly asked questions from my Microsoft Dynamics GP customers is – how do I see how much I paid a certain vendor by GL account? For example: if you need to see all the legal fees paid to several different law firms, where do you go to get this information quickly … Read more
Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CST) Register Here! With the growing need for cloud-based ERP solutions, Microsoft Dynamics GP is quickly adapting! Even if you’re not ready to fully move to the cloud, learn how you can use the cloud for backups to secure your business. Join Ben Borger as … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has a new requirement for wage payers and information filers for 2018. Yes, any employers and payers doing business in Wisconsin are required to file wage statements (W-2s) and information returns (e.g.,1099-MISC) with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR); however, for 2018, there is a new requirement. New Requirement: If … Read more
Crestwood Associates has been named to the 2018 Bob Scott’s VAR Stars list for the fifth consecutive year! Add another one to the trophy case! The list, which has been published since 2009, touts a variety of high profile firms and recognizes factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Which, as you likely … Read more
We want to make sure you get the most out of your Microsoft Dynamics GP system. Crestwood Associates holds free, monthly webinars on various Dynamics GP topics. Here are some of our recent recordings. If you’re interested in attending our webinars, you can register here for our upcoming sessions. Need more help with Dynamics GP? Email our … Read more
Save time by ordering pre-formatted tax forms and checks for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL. Crestwood Associates has partnered with Deluxe Checks offering you a Priority Service Code on all orders of IRS-approved tax forms, checks, invoices, and more. With this Priority code, you’ll receive special offers, discounts, and ease of ordering Dynamics related … Read more
It’s that time of year again: the air has grown crisp, the snow has started to fall, and Microsoft has released the year-end updates for Dynamics GP. No matter which version you’re currently running (Dynamics GP 2015, Dynamics GP 2016, or Dynamics GP 2018), there are three main items to note: some forms that stay … Read more
Get a Head Start on Year-End 2018 Start early and make 2018 a little easier. Here’s a checklist to get a head-start and prepare your Dynamics GP system for year-end. System Review: Be sure that your Backups are working correctly, and test the Restore process prior to Year-end. Not sure how to do this? Just … Read more
Microsoft’s CustomerSource is a valuable resource available to all Microsoft Dynamics ERP (Dynamics GP, Dynamics SL, Dynamics 365, etc.) customers who are currently on a support plan. CustomerSource is divided into several sections, such as KnowledgeBase, Online Learning, and Account Management. Each section has its own set of resources and functions. Here’s a quick guide … Read more
Many times I get asked questions about what all the different dates in Microsoft Dynamics GP do and or mean. All the dates in Dynamics GP can be confusing. So, I created this handy overview to help you out. Basic User Dates Thanks to Jen Kuntz for her post. User Date: Your “User Date” … Read more
Recently working with a customer we were trying to give a user access to a TEST company in Microsoft Dynamics GP. When trying to switch to the test company, the user was getting the following error: “The selected company is not configured as a company of the current Microsoft Dynamics GP system database. You must … Read more
With the Year-end fast approaching, there are some versions of Dynamics GP that are no longer supported. In 2018, any release prior to and including GP 2013. If you are using the payroll module in any of these releases you will not receive the Payroll Year-end Update hotfix that Microsoft releases in November 2018, and … Read more
I recently came across a client that had issues accessing new Items, Customers, and Vendors. The issue wound up being relatively simple; it was because when these things were setup in Dynamics GP, the Entity Relationship in Multi Entity Management was not setup. What is Multi-Entity Management? If you use multiple companies in Dynamics … Read more
Repost from Avalara Economic nexus is here. Is your business prepared? Before the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (June 21. 2018), states could only tax sales by businesses with a physical presence in the state. Wayfair changed that long-standing rule. The court found the respondents’ … Read more
Why batches get stuck Chances are you’ve had a batch stuck in Dynamics GP. There are a number of reasons why, but most of the time if a batch gets stuck and needs to be recovered, it’s because a user is in the middle of posting and either Dynamics GP freezes, or their computer loses … Read more
The Professional Service Tools Library (PSTL) is a free set of tools you can install and use with your Microsoft Dynamics GP system. Be careful – although these tools are free, they can destroy your system if you run the wrong thing. For example, running the Financial Tools can remove all historical data – and … Read more
The new release of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 R2 is full of customer-suggested improvements, new features, and Roadmap items. Thank you to everyone for submitting ideas to make Dynamics GP even better. The new version is out on October 1st – here are some of the features we are excited about: Financial Enhancements Exclude items … Read more
Are you trying to improve performance of Microsoft Dynamics GP without investing thousands more in hardware and infrastructure? Has your SQL database size started to grow out of control? Perhaps Inventory Reconcile, Check Links, or other maintenance tasks are taking a long time to run due to the growing data volume? Sounds like you need … Read more
Have you made your plans to go to Phoenix with me for GPUG Summit October 15-18? Great! Send me an email and we can meet up for a meal or a drink that week. Please let me know if you haven’t registered and I will send you a special code to save you 10%! GPUG … Read more
The annual GPUG Summit is right around the corner. We hope to see you there! Our very own Mary Lenehan will be presenting a session on SmartLists this year – that’s one you don’t want to miss. This annual event is hosted and coordinated by the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG). GPUG, is a … Read more
Recently, a client asked if it is possible to set up payroll direct deposit for an employee where the employee requested that a portion of their net pay be deposited into one account and the remaining balance be deposited into another account. With Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can enter percentages for the direct deposit amounts, … Read more