It Isn’t the Powerball Lottery, but Someone Will Win a Business Transformation from Microsoft

All you have to do is make a short video explaining how Microsoft Dynamics ERP could positively transform your business operations and you’ll be entered to receive a business transformation worth $45,000 of Microsoft Dynamics ERP software license and partner services. You don't even need a video camera or special equipment. Just click "Enter Now" to go to the contest site, then click "Record Now". You'll be able to record a video right from your office by activating your computer's webcam!

Current Microsoft Dynamics ERP customers are ineligible, but this is a great chance to spread the good news to your colleagues and business associates that may be considering an ERP system. Just have them enter Collins Computing as their ERP partner when they upload their video. We wish you luck! www.microsoft.com/dynamics/wintogrow/.

2012 U.S. Payroll Year-End Update

The U.S. 2012 Payroll Year-End Update has released! To schedule the update, contact your Collins Account Manager or support@collinscomputing.com.

Here is a recap of compliance changes, Microsoft support will be recommending to clients to install this update, especially if they have payroll. There are no form changes (W2 & W3), but, there are electronic filing changes. The file will fail if you do not install this update.

There are also code changes in this year-end update to comply with the Medicare over 200,000 changes for 2013. CLICK HERE for more info.

U.S. Payroll Year-End (v10.0, GP2010 and GP2013)

• Fixed Assets Changes
• Payables 1099 change
• Payroll EFW2 Electronic filing changes (magnetic media)
• Payroll Compliance quality issues fixed
• Payroll country code changes (South Sudan, Curacao, Timor-Leste)
• Payroll code changes to comply with 2013 Tax Update - New Medicare Taxes on High Earners for 2013
• NO W2 nor W3 form change

**Please note: The state of California just published a release stating tax tables change for the year 2012 and 2013. In looking at the changes quickly, the wage brackets changed for some of the higher wage limits, table change only.  CLICK HERE for more info.

Microsoft is currently reviewing the changes and will target a release early December 2012 for the California tax tables. We will let you know when it is released. **This update MUST be installed before the Round 1 Tax Update is installed.

Round 1 U.S Payroll Tax Update for 2013 reporting year, due to release end of December 2012

• FICA SS limit increased to $113,700 (formerly $110,100)
• FICA SS rate for employee back to 6.2 (formally 4.2) as it stands today
• 2013 Tax Update - New Medicare Taxes on High Earners for 2013
• States - Kansas
• Circular E is not final yet

**Please Note: Round 1 update needs to be installed prior to New Year payruns.

*** Version 10 clients please note: Round 2 and beyond Q1***

The IRS has already indicated changes for the 941 form for 2013 Q1. This will require a code change for Microsoft and Microsoft will not support this code change for v10.0 clients. You must upgrade to a newer version receive this update. If you do not upgrade, you will not receive this update. Please contact your Collins Account Manager to discuss your options as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact your Collins Account Manager, email support@collinscomputing.com or call (888) 391-6690. 

Management Reporter 2012 (RU3)

Along with working on tablets (like the Surface) to allow users to pinch and expand right on the screen… there is a new web viewer that allows multiple windows open for a report to show various levels of detail or parts of a tree!  You can ‘snap’ them to show two windows side-by-side.

 

Individuals can also add ‘comments’ to a report, to assist in report collaboration (whether they are in the drilldown viewer or the NEW web viewer).

 

There is also a new Chart Gallery that allows users to browse thru charts and graphs created with a report.

 

Here are some very short videos for you to view...

 

Look at this video for more info on the Web Viewer!

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicscpm/archive/2012/10/18/key-navigation-features-in-the-management-reporter-web-viewer-management-reporter-ru3-release-preview.aspx

Video showing users Adding Comments to reports!
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicscpm/archive/2012/10/23/adding-report-comments-in-management-reporter-web-viewer-management-reporter-ru3-release-preview.aspx

The New Chart View and Gallery!

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicscpm/archive/2012/10/19/using-the-management-reporter-web-viewer-chart-gallery-management-reporter-ru3-release-preview.aspx

Blog talking about the Data Mart option (uses a ‘trickle method’ for moving data over)

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicscpm/archive/2012/10/12/financial-reporting-data-mart-for-dynamics-gp-management-reporter-ru3-release-preview.aspx

Blog talking about ALL the features, with links to the downloads for MR 2013 RU3

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicscpm/archive/2012/11/12/check-out-new-web-report-viewer-in-management-reporter-ru3-released-today.aspx


If you have any questions, please contact your Collins Account Manager, email support@collinscomputing.com or call (888) 391-6690.

Dynamics GP2013 - New Feature

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 – New Feature – User Copy and Setup Features

Watch this short 4 minute video to see several new fields and functionality within the User Setup screen of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013. We also include a quick tutorial on how to “Copy Access” for companies, roles, and tasks from one user to another.

With the license changes for Microsoft Dynamics GP, users may now be defined as full or limited users. Therefore there is a new selection for the user level. Additionally, a user may be “active, inactive, or lesson users” (who can only access the sample company). This will help companies distribute the licenses within an organization to the level of current user requirements.

The video also includes a description of the new Summary window for user definitions and the ability to show the “User Preference” options defined for the particular chosen user.

For additional new feature videos on Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, or for further assistance in training, consulting, or questions on Microsoft Dynamics and ERP Software selection, contact Collins Computing NOW!

Stay tuned to this blogger and watch the other exciting features Microsoft has added to this new release, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, with an expected release date of December 1, 2012.

Collins Computing can deliver customized training for your organization, whether you are an existing Microsoft Dynamics GP user, a new user, or still in the decision process of reviewing your ERP options.  Contact your Collins Account Manager or call (949) 457-0500.