Have a fun and safe Halloween!

Oldie, Turned New Goodie: Smartlist Designer

Some of you may already know about Smartlist Designer. For those who don’t, this is an exciting tool that we can’t wait to share with you!

Smartlist Designer was first introduced to us as a FREE tool in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 (SP2+). At the time, we would have liked to see additional features BUT Smartlist Designer could do some really nice things quickly that standard GP Smartlist couldn’t do!

In March 2015 at Microsoft Convergence, Microsoft announced a new and improved Smartlist Designer in Microsoft Dynamics 2015. These great new features help streamline the reporting process and allows users to quickly, easily and accurately pull the exact information they need for their particular role.

Some of the great new features in the Dynamics GP 2015 release include:

• Create and modify existing Smartlists
• Allow users to use both tables and views as a data source when creating or modifying existing SmartLists
• Flexibility to create refreshable excel reports
• SmartList Designer View Workflow Type allows a user to send a new or updated Smartlist through a Workflow for approval before others have access to it. Once the Smartlist is approved by the appropriate person, the Smartlist is now available to others
• View your exported data excel file on your smartphone or tablet
• Allow users to create SQL views from SmartList Designer
• Smartlist Favorites Default Settings allows the system administrators to redefine the default selection for new Smartlist favorites by Company, User Class or User ID. By selecting User ID, only the creator can view his or her favorite list.

For those on GP 2013 (SP2+)……whether you’re waiting for GP 2016 or you just haven’t moved to GP 2015 yet, we’ve got 3 tips for you! Check out pages 18-19 of the Spring 2014 GPUG Magazine to view these tips; Tip#1 Create your Smarlist in the Correct Series, Tip#2 User SmartList Designer to Show 1099 Box and Tip#3 When using multiple tables, limit the “join” statement.

Try out Smartlist Designer Yourself!

You can access Smartlist by going to Microsoft Dynamics GP > Smartlist > select the “New” Button in the left hand corner of Smartlist – and practice modifying it for your needs!**just be sure you are using GP 2013 SP #2 or higher.

We hope this helps make your life a little easier!  CONTACT US with any questions.

U.S. Payroll Year-End Updates

The 2015 U.S. Payroll Year-End is scheduled to release the week of November 23rd, 2015.  This is an all-inclusive update and there are table changes.

Year-End Update Pending Changes Include:

• No W-2 or W-3 Form changes
• EFW2 changes (Electronic Filing)
• Product Quality Fixes around Payroll Year-End
• Affordable Care Act Changes
• 1099-DIV- form and application changes
• 1099-INT - form and application changes
• 1099-MISC - form and application changes
• Payables 1096 form change
• Fixed Asset Luxury Auto Depreciation changes

If you are using Microsoft GP ACA for reporting at year-end, the year-end update install is mandatory… install needs to be done PRIOR to creating the year-end wage file.

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

3 Upcoming Events We’re Excited About

GPUG Summit 2015
October 12th-16th, 2015
Reno, Tahoe
Register Here

GPUG Summit 2015 is the ONLY Dynamics GP conference designed and led by Users, for Users.  How cool is that?!!  Users will have three days dedicated to learning, networking and sharing with other Dynamics GP professionals across all roles and levels of expertise.

There will be 200+ interactive breakout sessions with other Dynamics GP users and subject-matter experts!  You’ll find BI sessions like “Build Dashboards with Confidence”, Financial sessions that go over Month and Year-End Closing, several 50 Tips in 50 Minutes sessions (including Payroll/HR) and more.  There will also be an Expo where you can learn new ideas and evaluate add-on solutions.

We're so excited about this event that we’re hosting AND presenting!  When and where you ask?

Collins Computing Hosting
Session: Dynamics Idol Contest
Date: Wednesday, Oct 14th
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Convention Center Hall #3
**This is part of the GPUG General Session at 1:15pm.  We will have an “In It To Win It” contest starting at 1pm to determine which contestant goes first.

Collins Computing Presenting
Session: Dynamics GP Streamlined: Stay in the Fast Lane
Date: Wednesday, Oct 14th
Time: 9:45am
Where: Grand Ballroom #1 **Attend to find quick tips to speed up your daily processing within GP!

GPUG makes this event fun so learning is easy!  It’s a great opportunity to help you increase productivity and get maximum benefits from your Dynamics GP implementation.  “Go ALL IN!” with us!






Acumatica Summit 2016
February 1st-5th, 2015
Orlando, FL
Register Here

The Acumatica Summit is the premier event where the entire partner and client Acumatica ecosystem gathers to explore the future of this Cloud ERP platform, get certified and collaborate on accelerating success in the cloud.  JOIN US and learn about future product development visions, evaluate add-on solutions and more!  We’re excited to see what Acumatica has in store for Acumatica 6.0!

New to Acumatica Summit 2016 is the ‘Acumatica Customer Track’.  This track is all about the clients.  During days 3-5, clients will be able to get deep technical product training straight from the experts to help get maximum benefits from your Acumatica implementation.

Acumatica has chosen a great venue and city for this event!  Orlando offers wonderful entertainment and theme parks like Walk Disney World and Sea World.

Acumatica has negotiated discounted hotel rates, so if you plan to go, book your room early!  They fill up fast.


Microsoft Convergence 2016
April 4th-7th, 2016
New Orleans, LA
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This is the premier Microsoft Dynamics event of the year!  Convergence 2016 is that one moment in time when the Microsoft Dynamics community members come together to share “Aha!” moments.  It's YOUR chance to network with other Dynamics users, see things for the first time, learn about the latest features and updates, get answers to tough questions from Microsoft product experts and find new ways to stay ahead of the competition.

The General Sessions address some of the most important issues facing business leaders today while providing fresh, new perspectives and innovative solutions.  The Keynote speakers always leave you feeling inspired.  Throughout Convergence there are celebrations hosted by ISVs and Partners with Microsoft kicking off the event with a very nice ‘Convergence Experience Reception’ and closing the event with an incredible ‘Convergence Celebration’.  Can’t wait to see GP 2016!

For us, this is about our clients and arming them with the knowledge they need to succeed in their business.  While at Convergence, we set up side meetings with ISVs and/or Microsoft, networking lunches and personal tours of the expo.  We also plan a special Client Appreciation Dinner where we can relax, reconnect, have fun and unwind from a busy day.

We don’t know just yet what Microsoft has in store for sessions, discussions and events but we do know that Microsoft Convergence is a MUST.

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CONTACT US with any questions.  Hope to see you at these events!