When is the best time to upgrade? Before upgrading, we recommend that you create a timetable of the entire upgrade process. This timetable can include the scheduling of a test upgrade, live upgrade, upgrade training, and implementation. Be sure that the scheduled time to upgrade takes place during a time that works best for all Dynamics GP users and for your information technology (IT) staff. You may not want to upgrade before processing payroll checks or closing a year. Duri

Dynamics GP includes the Canadian Payroll module. There is no limit to the number of employees you can pay with GP. The payroll module can also be used in conjunction with GP’s Human Resources module, making it an excellent tool to track basic and more detailed employee information. Dynamics GP Canadian Payroll allows you to process employee earnings, benefits and deductions. T4s and Records of employment are also generated by the module. Both the T4 and Record of Employmen

You may have heard the terms mainstream support and extended support in relation to your version of Dynamics GP, but do you know the difference between the two? Companies that use Dynamics GP for payroll may be aware that the most significant difference between mainstream and extended support is that once mainstream support ends, they will no longer receive payroll and tax updates from Microsoft. If you are currently on Dynamics GP 2015, you should be talking to your IT depar

Microsoft Azure is a cost effective and highly available infrastructure platform to host your Dynamics GP instance. Azure can be quickly provisioned and gives you access to a reliable cloud infrastructure which removes the need for in-house hardware thereby reducing IT overhead costs. Azure has enterprise grade security and is coupled with disaster recovery features that can accommodate complex environments securely with full redundancy while meeting tenant data compliance re

The Account Modifier/Combiner in Dynamics GP makes it easy to make changes to your chart of accounts as your business changes. The Account Modifier can: · Change one GL code to another. · Combine two or more existing accounts ensuring that all transaction history follows into the new account(s). If history exists in both accounts, it is merged into the new one. · Revamp your chart of accounts because you have outgrown your existing chart structure.

The wait is over! Dynamics GP 2018 was made available on December 1st, 2017.  This latest version continues to build upon Dynamics GP’s solid core module functionality by introducing advancements around some of its popular newer features. Here are 5 new Dynamics GP 2018 features that Rimrock is excited about: 1.     Document Attach has been expanded, as there are new windows where files can be added, additional ways to view and modify attachments, and new drill back functiona

Many companies have the same fiscal year as the calendar year; that said, as we are nearing the year-end for 2017, it is a good time to review the year-end closing procedures for Dynamics GP. If you are tracking inventory, usually a date is chosen to perform a count and enter adjustments. If a company is using GP Payroll, all current year processing must be completed, the new tax table updates from Microsoft installed and then the payroll year-end closing steps within GP

Topics we will cover include: Complete the processes that are performed at the end of an accounting period. Consolidate periods and be aware of the effects of performing the consolidation process. Complete the steps necessary to close a year in the General Ledger. Set-up a special posting period for posting adjusting entries. Print detailed Trial Balances and Financial Statements. Use the Mass Close option, where applicable. Set up a new fiscal year. Sign up now to ensure a s

A GP System Checkup has two primary goals: (1) To ensure you are obtaining the most value for your investment. (2) To determine whether or not your GP system is configured for optimal performance. Upon completion of your System Checkup, we will deliver a summary of your GP system configuration and a list of issues that could be impeding the system’s performance. More importantly, we will provide recommendations for the resolution of those issues and advise you of new features