Are you looking for a better way to manage multiple entities in your business? Join Boyer & Associates and BinaryStream on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT for an event, "Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions" at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, MN and learn the advantages of using Microsoft Dynamics ERP multi-entity management solutions to help:Streamline Multi-Entity Transactions Significantly Improve Financial Reporting Time and Quality per Site/Entity Dramatically Reduce Operational Costs Ensure Secure Site InformationThe informational presentations will review and compare functionality of the most popular multi-entity ERP solutions on … [Read more...] about Live Event on 11/21 – Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions
Boyer & Associates Helps Microsel Increase Sales and Improve Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Boyer & Associates is pleased to announce the completion of an ERP financial management project for Microsel, a system manufacturer and wholesale computer distribution company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn.To update the company’s outdated financial management system and improve order fulfillment processes, Boyer & Associates implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP , an industry leading financial accounting/ERP solution. “With our previous accounting system, we struggled with too many manual processes, poor reporting, and inefficient sales ordering processing due to lack of integration. We chose Microsoft Dynamics GP because of its compatibility with other applications, ease of reporting and third-party plug-in integration. Having … [Read more...] about Boyer & Associates Helps Microsel Increase Sales and Improve Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Tips to Using Unit Accounts with Variable Allocation Accounts in Dynamics GP
In a previous post, "How to Use Dynamics GP Unit Accounts to Enhance Your Management Reports," we talked about how companies can use Unit Accounts for statistical data to track a company’s performance in Dynamics GP. Any non-financial or statistical data that is tracked and reported on could potentially be set up as a Unit Account. In Dynamics GP, Unit Accounts can be used to breakdown or allocate costs at a more granular level, which provides management a clearer picture of how various areas of the company are performing.Predominantly, companies want overhead expenses such as rent or utilities separated by department, location, project, or product. Frequently, the process for allocations is manual with the calculation done in Excel … [Read more...] about Tips to Using Unit Accounts with Variable Allocation Accounts in Dynamics GP
Tips to Setting Up Custom Menus In Dynamics SL
The Dynamics SL menu system allows a significant amount of flexibility in setting up custom menus. There are 3 separate grouping levels above the menu items, and it is even possible to add notes (after a fashion). This permits the possibility of setting up specific purpose menu pages containing directions or grouping disparate programs that would normally be spread among several separate pages.The standard SL menu belongs to the EVERYONE group, and modifications are not permitted to that menu. Thus, the first step in creating a custom menu is to create the Group that will own the menu. The users who will be using that custom menu can be added in the grid on the screen, either at this time or later, but they aren’t necessary for … [Read more...] about Tips to Setting Up Custom Menus In Dynamics SL
Boyer & Associates Hosts Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
September 17, 2013, Minneapolis, MN --- Boyer & Associates, (Boyer) a leading provider of Microsoft business management solutions, today announced that it will be hosting a Microsoft Dynamics ERP Shootout event for companies and organizations evaluating new ERP solutions on September 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, MN.The free half-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and evaluate three leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. The event is geared toward organizations that are in the market for better financial management and the presentations will review and compare … [Read more...] about Boyer & Associates Hosts Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
Boyer & Associates will be hosting a fall Microsoft Dynamics ERP Shootout event for companies and organizations evaluating new ERP solutions on September 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, Minnesota.The free half-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and evaluate three leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. The event is geared toward organizations that are in the market for better financial management and the presentations will review and compare functionality of each application as it relates to Financial Modules, Financial Reporting Modules and Integration.“We know that … [Read more...] about Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
How to Use Dynamics SL Statistical Ledgers to Enhance Your Management Reports
Many companies use statistical data in combination with financial information to create key metrics that management uses to track the performance of a company. What many people don’t realize is that you can utilize Statistical Ledgers in Dynamics SL to add metrics to existing financial reports.What is a Statistical Ledger? Statistical Ledgers are like regular Financial Ledgers except that they are for non-financial or statistical data. Instead of currency, they track units. (Financial>General Ledger>Ledger Maintenance)For example, a company might use Revenue per Headcount to measure the efficiency and productivity of its employees. Accounts for headcount by department would need to be set up in the Chart of Account … [Read more...] about How to Use Dynamics SL Statistical Ledgers to Enhance Your Management Reports
Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
From the day you purchase your Dynamics ERP to every year that your annual renewal comes due, there are many benefits to staying current with your Business Ready Service Plan. Here are some of the great benefits you receive:You will have the ability to take advantage of new version upgrades. Staying on the most current version will give you access to new features and capabilities of your software. Along with the upgrades, you will receive critical updates and a 10-year support lifecycle. Updates include tax and regulatory releases, latest system updates to keep your solution performing at its best. Access to certification information Access to managed newsgroups TechNet Plus Direct subscription CustomerSource – gives you access to … [Read more...] about Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
Boyer & Associates to Host Microsoft Management Reporter 2012 Training
August 28, 2013, Minneapolis, MN --- Boyer & Associates, (Boyer) a leading provider of Microsoft business management solutions, today announced that it will be hosting upcoming Management Reporter 2012 training classes on September 18 and 19, October 16 and 17, and November 20 and 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT at Boyer’s headquarters in Plymouth,MN. Management Reporter is a financial reporting and analysis application for Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions and is built on SQL architecture that provides greater scalability and reliability for customers.The two-day class is designed for individuals who focus on creating, modifying, securing and publishing financial management reports for their organization and want to learn more … [Read more...] about Boyer & Associates to Host Microsoft Management Reporter 2012 Training
Cash Flow Statements in Management Reporter
Many of you are familiar with the challenges of creating a cash flow statement on paper, now combine that with reporting tool like Management Reporter (MR) that pulls data from your Dynamics ERP system. In looking at a cash flow statement it would seem fairly straight forward, similar to building a balance sheet. However, there are a three items that require some thought and more advanced knowledge with MR report writing.Beginning BalancesBeginning from prior periods or years are needed in the calculations of the cash flow statement. The column definition will define the period and year for that column but in the row definition you have the ability to modify that row with an account modifier and pull in different periods. Using the row … [Read more...] about Cash Flow Statements in Management Reporter