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 [...]
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015, which will be released in the fourth quarter of this year, aims to improve collaboration between sales and marketing teams, and eliminate redundant efforts. Dynamics CRM 2015 also promises to give sales and marketing professionals the tools they need to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Let’s take a look at some of [...]
By Connie Shreiner – Cargas Consultant GP 2013 R2 cool new Feature: If you are still using spreadsheets for accounting, here is a time saving feature to enter information right from Microsoft Excel into Dynamics GP. 1. You need a 4-column spreadsheet in the following format: 2. Highlight the information underneath the column headers and [...]
I love shopping. Ok, that is a lie, but I do love the simplicity of one-stop shopping. Getting my groceries, cleaning supplies, paper products, and new 55” HDTV from one store makes life a little easier, if not a little more enjoyable. In Microsoft Dynamics CRM, having one location to see all my activities, leads, [...]
The next year end updates for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, along with the upcoming GP 2015, will include support for the generation of two new forms mandated by the US government as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But experts say GP payroll’s standard capabilities won’t get organizations into full compliance with reporting or allow them [...]
“For CFO’s, controllers, and other finance leaders, suite solutions versus best-in-class software is a well-established and long-running parley. Many leading organizations are left to wonder whether they would be most successful choosing a suite of products from a single vendor, or using a combination of best-in-class products from several industry leaders. At Intacct, our choice [...]
Cargas Systems, an employee-owned business software and consulting company specializing in cloud accounting, ERP, CRM and custom development, has been recognized as the Intacct Partner of the Month for May 2014 by Intacct Corporation, the fastest growing provider of on-demand financial management and accounting software. As an Intacct Partner since December 2011, Cargas Systems has [...]
Intacct Performance Cards are dashboard reporting insights for key financial metrics that are important to you. Performance cards provide your organization with the numbers that matter in real-time, coming straight from your financial system and source data. Improve organization-wide insight. Performance Cards are easy to create and can be tailored to each individual’s needs. Monitor [...]
Cargas Systems, the software and consulting company specializing in cloud accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) software and custom application development, today announced a partnership with Vertex SMB, the primary sales and use tax solutions provider for small and medium-sized business. Built on industry-leading Vertex software, Vertex® SMB TaxCentral offers small and [...]
The 2014 Spring Rendezvous event was a success for Milagro House, which received a $17,000 check from the Cargas Systems fundraising team. Each year Cargas selects a local non-profit organization as it’s charity of choice. The event gives employees, family, friends and members of the community the opportunity to get together and enjoy a night [...]
Cargas Systems has been named to the Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 VARs for 2014. The Top 100 resellers are chosen from organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software. “We want to congratulate this year’s class of Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs,” said Bob Scott, executive editor [...]
As a result of reorganizing our business units Cargas Systems now has additional capacity available in the Dynamics GP Inventory, Distribution, Manufacturing and the WennSoft Job Cost software areas. James D. Batty, CPIM Jim has over 30 years of manufacturing industry experience implementing ERP & Manufacturing systems. During this time he has worked in various [...]
