Below is a list of notable enhancements that are part of the Intacct Spring Release. For more detail about the Intacct Spring 2015 features, login to Intacct and click on the Spring 2015 Release Notes on the dashboard. If you are not a customer you can view the pdf presentation from the original Intacct webinar. [...]
By Dave Packard with Cargas Systems One of the many new features in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 is the introduction of the rollup field. This allows a single field to sum the combination of related records such as the total revenue for opportunities or the total number of quotes created for an account. This had [...]
Let’s face it, CFO’s have a tough job. Wrangling the finances of a growing business, providing smart, strategic insight to the leadership group, and simply managing the ever-growing list of day-to-day and month-end tasks can be overwhelming. Fortunately the latest generation of cloud-based finance applications can help. In fact, Intacct, a leading cloud accounting system [...]
SaaS business metrics delivered via a dashboard as performance cards, reports, charts, and graphs.
Make quicker, more sound strategic decisions with real-time SaaS metrics that go beyond GAAP metrics to include operational metrics—together, these are the critical metrics for your board reporting. Captured in an automated process from inside Intacct, they’re every bit as complete and accurate as your GAAP financials. [...]
This year marked the 8th annual Cargas Spring Rendezvous fundraiser event and the 100th anniversary for the event beneficiary, Lancaster Day Care Center. The event held in April raised a record breaking $31,300 for LDCC. Each year Cargas selects a local non-profit organization as its charity of choice. The event gives employees, family, friends and [...]
The Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia, PA Solution: Microsoft Dynamics GP Most people know the Philadelphia Eagles as the professional football team in southeastern PA with three NFL titles and two Super Bowl appearances. But what many don’t realize is how expansive the Eagles organization is and the breadth of what it’s [...]
The Benefits of Working with an Intacct (VAR) Partner Implementing a new accounting system can be a difficult and time-consuming undertaking. With so much riding on a successful outcome, planning and smart implementation are critical. That’s why if you’re thinking about upgrading to a cloud accounting system like Intacct, it might make sense [...]
At the Intacct Advantage conference last November they were talking about Accountants as Superheroes. The premise was that Intacct made Accountants Superheroes. I found this very amusing at the time and didn’t think much more of it after that. As an Accountant myself I always felt our knowledge and skills were under appreciated, but Superhero? [...]
American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Douglassville, PA Solution: Microsoft Dynamics CRM American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is a leading manufacturer of cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment. The company also produces components and parts for standard, custom, and nuclear applications. With three plants having a [...]
Cargas Systems is proud to announce that Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management software, has recognized Cargas as an Intacct Premier Partner. Based in Lancaster, PA, Cargas specializes in SMB software and consulting solutions for a broad range of industries. The Intacct Premier Partner program was built to recognize the top performing partners that [...]
Lulu's Chico, California Founded in 1996 as a mother-daughter dream, Lulu*s started as a single brick and mortar store in Chico, California. Their vision: to meet the needs of customers looking for high quality, fashionably hip—yet affordable—clothes and accessories. Since the company began selling its inventory online in 2006 (eventually closing its physical storefront), it [...]
Keystone Novelties, Lancaster, PA Solution: Microsoft Dynamics CRM In 2012, Jack May (Managing Director) and his partner acquired Keystone Novelties, LLC, a leading Pennsylvania seller of fireworks. Formerly a division of Keystone Fireworks (a business that operates fireworks superstores throughout PA), Keystone Novelties sells its fireworks from tents in nine [...]
For small and midsized companies, the Dynamics GP 2015 release provides users with several improvements, including stronger core functionality, new solutions for mobile applications/Windows Apps and expanded set of workflows. The enhancements help streamline financial, purchasing, sales, payroll, and project expense related approvals. With the end of mainstream support on Microsoft GP 2010, users on GP [...]
He wants his general ledger back. Accountants rejoice, cloud accounting has finally arrived and guess what, the trusty old general ledger is evolving. Most businesses computerized their general ledger many years ago, but those early accounting packages were not much more than a basic automation of Scrooge’s manual ledger. Sure you didn’t have to do [...]
1. Is your software publisher taking too long to release new versions of your business software? There’s a difference in economics between purchased software and software as a service. With software in the cloud, the publisher needs to earn your business every day because you can always decide not to renew your subscription. So cloud [...]
By Dave Packard with Cargas Systems With the release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 at the end of November 2014 all online users can choose a date, within a timeframe, when they want to have their system upgraded. If you haven’t done so already I encourage you to schedule your date or at least confirm the [...]
By Dave Packard with Cargas Systems Microsoft Dynamcis CRM 2015 is here and all online customers are set to receive this update over the coming months (if they haven’t done so already). Here is a basic checklist of things to do both before AND after the upgrade. These can also apply to on-premise customers going [...]
This article applies to users who originally implemented Dynamics GP 9 or earlier, are currently running version 10 or higher, and have not implemented the standard Dynamics GP Roles and Tasks for their user security. This article focuses on changes made to GP security and the benefit of converting to the new security model. Still not [...]
Cloud accounting software can be a powerful tool for mid-sized organizations. Taking this next step beyond a traditional software suite such as Quickbooks or an on-site enterprise solution such as Sage can help savvy CFO’s manage complexity, increase efficiency and drive business growth. The right software can help you understand not just the basics of [...]
To help offset the many issues that arise from traditional on-site software, many smart businesses are discovering the benefits of cloud accounting software. This is a new way of thinking about financial management and it can empower growth-oriented CFOs to transform mid-market organizations. Web-based accounting software is typically affordable relative to the ROI it can [...]
Intacct’s winter software release, which will be released in February of 2015, aims to improve the ease of use for end-users, consultants and developers. You’ll see really smart features and enhancements in different areas of your company, some small and to the point, and others with a huge impact. Take a look: Accounts Payable and [...]
By Anthony N. Verrecchia, Cargas Systems In the not-so-distant past, it was relatively easy to determine if a company needed to collect sales tax from its customers. Usually, a physical office location in a single state meant that companies needed to collect tax in their home state only. Times have changed and so have tax [...]
Applied Educational Systems, Lititz, PA Solution: Intacct Cloud Accounting Helping Educators Spend More Quality Time with Their Students Applied Educational Systems, Inc. (AES) provides digital curriculum resources for Health Science, Business, and Computer Applications educators in 43 states. The company offers online multimedia content for students, lessons plans, quizzes, [...]
Year End can be an overwhelming time of year as it relates to accounting processes and software updates. As your Dynamics partner, we are here to help you through it! We have compiled some of the most critical information and timelines for the coming months in this email. If you would like to schedule a [...]
By Wendy Johnson – Microsoft GP Consultant One of the best new features about Microsoft Dynamics GP R2 is Document Attachment. This feature allows users to attach multiple documents to master records and transactions. These can be documents like terms and conditions, contracts, ACH authorization, PO acknowledgement, etc. Whether documents are unique to each customer [...]
