Collins Computing Webcasts - All Customers Welcome!

 

 

Thanks for attending our recent webcasts!

Collins Computing will continue to hold webcasts in 2017 to assist with activities like 1099 processing; initiating document attachments in GP; setting up workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP; and What's New in GP 2016 R2!

 

If you missed these customer webcasts, contact any Collins consultant and ask for the customer links to these webcasts held in December of 2016!



Sweet 16 Surprises Customers found at GPUG Summit 2016 in Tampa!

 

 


2016 Year-End Tips and Tricks for Microsoft Dynamics GP

 

 

 

Our next scheduled Collins Computing Customer webcast is January 25th, 2017 at 10am PST. 

Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounts Payable 1099 Processing

A complete “How-To” session which will include explanations and assistance in creating the exception smartlists for your vendors; reviewing the vendor payments and the edit list of the 1099s; how to modify the data printed on 1099 (regardless of the version you are running); warnings in reconciling the data; new feature processing of Edit 1099 Transactions and Modifying 1099 information; and tips on printing and filing 1099s.

This session will be scheduled for two hours.  We will plan to show each process on our system and then allow users to try (with assistance) on theirs.  Your company will be billed for one hour of consulting at your general support rates.

Monday, January 23^rd, 2017

(this gives you a week to prepare and distribute forms)

10:00am – noon PST (approximately)

Contact a Collins Consultant ASAP to sign-up (Limited to 8 attendees)

Happy Easter from all of us at Collins Computing!

Round 3 U.S. Payroll Tax Update Released

Microsoft released a Round 3 U.S. Payroll Tax Update for Oregon.  This is a table change only.  There were some late table changes that were not in the Round 2 Update so Microsoft included them now.

Download links & Information can be found HERE.

Upcoming Release Schedules

• GP2016 is due to release first week in May - great blogs to follow are Microsoft's "Upgrade Blog Series" and "Feature of the Day"
• There will be a mid-year code drop planned around June.  This is typically for Canadian Payroll but Microsoft is awaiting changes.  Higher priority bugs are planned for this update.  This will be for GP 2013, GP 2015 and GP 2016.  More info to come...

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

Microsoft Dynamics GP2016 "Feature of the Day" Blogs

The Microsoft Dynamics GP team started their Dynamics GP2016 "Feature of the Day" blogs!  Each day leading up to the Microsoft Dynamics GP2016 release, Microsoft will post information regarding one of the exciting new features available in this release.

Today's "Feature of the Day" - Web Client

Dynamics GP2016 is powered by the All-in-One Document Viewers for Sales and Inventory, OData Services, and HTML Web to go along with more than 35+ new features!

Follow the Dynamics GP2016 "Feature of the Day" blogs by going to the 'Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP' blog site.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at salesadmin@collinscomputing.com or (800) 943-9211.

Have you heard about GPUG Amplify?

Have you heard about Amplify?  Amplify is a Convergence-like event hosted by GPUG created for the Microsoft Dynamics GP community.  Dynamics GP experts from the industry and the Microsoft GP team will provide end-users with the latest solution innovations and new product updates, and you will have the opportunity to connect with the Microsoft team to learn about products roadmaps and the future direction of Dynamics GP.  Register Today!

   

When May 23rd-25th 2016	Pricing Early Bird ends March 25th. Save $50 & Register Today! Become a GPUG User Member & save more.
Where Anaheim, CA
Event Info & Agenda	Hotel & Travel Info

Already registered?  We need to know!  We are planning special Collins Computing client events and want to make sure you are included!  Let us know here OR Contact us here with questions

Wondering what will be at GPUG Amplify?

In this blog GPUG's Bob McAdam writes about the exciting things they're planning.  Here are just a few of the topics you can expect to see:

• What's New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015, GP 2015 R2, and GP 2016: Core Financials and HR/Payroll
• What's New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015, GP 2015 R2, and GP 2016: Distribution modules
• What's New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015, GP 2015 R2, and GP 2016: Everything Else
• Review & discussion of latest Dynamics GP Roadmap
• Brand new HTML5-friendly Dynamics GP Web Client
• Review of the latest improvements (CUs) with Management Reporter
• Dynamics GP Support Desk sessions AND ​an onsite support desk in Anaheim to answer your inquiries
• ...and our friend Mark Polino has officially handed off the 'GP Tips' mantle - this new event gets a new presenter & format!

Contact us here with questions.  We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Tax Updates & Release Information

There is no US Payroll 941 form/code change.  There are no scheduled US Payroll or Canadian Payroll tax update changes.

 

Microsoft's focus is on the next release, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016!  Here are just some of the new features in Dynamics GP 2016:

• More All in One document viewer has been added in GP 2016  - Sales
• Default word templates for batch related workflows
• Document Attach for Project Expenses
• Payroll Posting Account setup – revamp to add more of what users want when creating detailed posting accounts (copy, paste, import/export, sorting)
• HTML5 Web Client

A few "big win" items were added to Self-Service:

• Human Resource Attendance time not available to employees on the Home/Tile page (only paystub) - added more areas to view time available
• Self Service Managers cannot see Employee Available Time for Vacation, Sick, Float, etc, harder for them to approve when they cannot see available balance.

Microsoft's, Terry Heley, will be starting her "Feature of the Day" blog in April.

Don't forget about the Directory Page where you can find information about Dynamics GP (lifecycle links, training material, features, system requirements, etc).

We will also send out updates as we receive them.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or your Collins Account Manager.

January Hotfix for GP 2013 released & US Payroll R2 Tax Update

Microsoft has now released the January HotFix for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013.  Translations should be out by end of this week.

  

There are many fixes in this update but KEY areas to install are:

• Canadian Payroll ROE issues – see below
• Payroll Employee Self Services issues
• Templates are not lining up properly when printed to PDF

This code is also needed for the US Payroll Round 2 Tax Update (ONLY states of Alabama & Maine) which also has released for all versions.  CLICK HERE to view all the fixes in this update

  

U.S. Payroll Tax Update - Round 2 changes will include:

• Alabama, Maine - code change (Collins Computing needs to install this update for you if you have employees in these states)
• District of Columbia, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont

The rest of the states are a tax table update only.

  

Download Links:

• Dynamics GP 2013 download link
• Dynamics GP 2015 download link
• Documentation

Once you install your window will look like this indicated Round 2 with code and tax table.

Tools > Setup > System > Payroll Tax

  

   

   

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

February 2016 Tax Update: the state of Georgia has announced a tax table change.  Microsoft will review this change with a planned release for middle of February 2016.

If you have any questions or to schedule the US Payroll Tax Update - Round 2 installation, please email support@collinscomputing.com or call (888) 391-6690.

January Hotfix for GP 2015 released & U.S. Payroll Tax Update - Round 2

Microsoft has released the January Hotfix for Dynamics GP 2015 today!!  Dynamics GP 2013 will release Tuesday (1/26) or Wednesday (1/27) of next week along with translations for French and Spanish.

  

There are many fixes in this update but KEY areas to install are:

• Canadian Payroll ROE issues – see below
• Payroll Employee Self Services issues
• Templates are not lining up properly when printed to PDF

This code is also needed for the US Payroll Round 2 Tax Update (ONLY states of Alabama & Maine) which also has released for all versions.  CLICK HERE to view all the fixes in this update

  

U.S. Payroll Tax Update - Round 2 changes will include:

• Alabama, Maine - code change (Collins Computing needs to install this update for you if you have employees in these states)
• District of Columbia, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont

The rest of the states are a tax table update only.  Download Link for Dynamics GP 2015.

  

Once you install your window will look like this indicated Round 2 with code and tax table.

Tools > Setup > System > Payroll Tax

  

   

   

  

    

  

  

  

  

  

  

If you have any questions or to schedule the US Payroll Tax Update - Round 2 installation, please email support@collinscomputing or call (888) 391-6690.

  

Tip of the Month - Did you Know? Auto-Lock documents generated thru GP

Recently we found out that the GP Web Client cannot generate an email with a .pdf document attached (this may be rectified when the Web Client moves to html in GP 2016).  Our users still want to use the web client to generate .docx invoices/purchase orders, but really want to be sure that the documents they send out cannot be modified. 

To enable password protection on word documents, go to Administration >> Setup >> System >> System Preferences. Mark the check box that says “Protect.docx attachments with a password”. Once that is enabled, customers or vendors will need to enter the password in order to edit the document.

If you don’t send them the password, or have it auto-generated, the recipient cannot easily modify the document.

Stay tuned for our next "Tip of the Month"!

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

Upcoming U.S. Payroll Tax Updates for 2016

Happy New Year Everyone!

  

We hope you all had a joyous holiday and spent time with family and friends.

There are some changes and updates coming that we want to make you

aware of....

REMINDER: There is NO year-end update or tax update available for GP 2010.  ONLY GP 2013 thru GP 2015R2 will receive updates.  If you are on GP 2010 or below, you will need to upgrade in order to receive year-end and/or payroll tax updates.

1. Recently, the president signed the bill Path 2015 for tax relief.  At a glance, Microsoft says it may affect Fixed Assets depreciation values but will know more as they research further.  For your reading pleasure, here is a blog that discusses the bill.

2. The 2016 941 Draft form has been released.  Microsoft is reviewing this for changes.  We will know more later on.  View it here.

3. U.S. Payroll Round 2 Tax Update for 2016:  Microsoft is looking to release this middle of January.  This will be a code update for the states identified as such, otherwise no need for code. Alabama - code change District of Columbia Maine - code change Missouri North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island Vermont

4. Affordable Care Act (ACA): HERE is a blog for you to read and HERE is a video for you to watch if you are using ACA in Dynamics GP. If you are running ACA on Dynamics GP and getting many employees printing with zero after you install the update…check this blog for scripts.   Also attached is an ACA document that talks about "Inactive" and how to better remove them.

5. January Hotfix Scheduled…..There will be a code update in January for both GP2013 and GP2015 to coincide with the code changes for the states above.  Microsoft may also include some critical bugs in there for GP2015, specifically around self-service and the template PDF issues many are running into should be fixed.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email support@collinscomputing.com or call (888) 391-6690.