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Nov/Dec 2007

The CFO Advisor

Accounting Software Tips & Trends

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Anya Ciecierski, CAL

The CAL Business Solutions e-newsletter provides you the latest accounting software trends, industry news, local events, and of course tips and tricks for the CFO's favorite tool - Microsoft Excel!  And some random trivia just to keep you entertained. Enjoy! 

 

Anya Ciecierski, CAL Business Solutions

 

 

 

Monitor, Analyze & Plan - Use the Data Inside Your Financial System


 

The ability to extract and present information in a meaningful way is vital to business success. Regardless of where they sit within your organization, your people need the ability to transform data into actionable insight. If your company wants to make smart, fast decisions, you need business intelligence tools that deliver the right information to the right people at the right time.  This article gives an overview of the various Business Intelligence capabilities available from Microsoft Dynamics GP.

 

Inquires and Audit Trail Records, Business Alerts, Microsoft FRx, Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Business Portal, Key Performance Indicators, Business Scorecard Manager, SmartList, Microsoft Office Excel Based Reports, Analysis Cubes, Microsoft Forecaster, Microsoft Enterprise Reporting, Report Writer. 

 

Learn how these tools can make informed decision making a natural part of people's everyday work experience.

 

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Does Everyone In Your

Company "Get It"?

 

According to an AMR  Research Report - 46% of all employees licensed to use ERP software never use it! Why? Because most management software is too overwhelming and your people won't use it if it is too complicated or too unfamiliar.  Microsoft Dynamics GP works like and with the familiar Microsoft software your people already use. So they adopt it quickly and work efficiently.  

 

Watch these fun videos to see what your business can be like when everyone "gets it".... Arrow

 

 

 

Excel Tips & Tricks


 

Learn three lesser-known tricks for Microsoft Office Excel 2007, and watch your productivity improve.

1.     So many worksheets, so little space.

2.     Condition your list - gently and automatically.

3.     Date grouping in PivotTable reports.

Our team here at CAL especially loves the PivotTable tip. "It really shows how easy pivot tables can be!"

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Local Technology Events

 

What's New in Office 2007?

Friday December 7, 2007 8:00am-9:30pm

 

Presented by Connecticut Computer Assistants (CCA).

A free presentation on the new features of Office 2007. New Haven Chamber of Commerce. Register at CCAregister@consultcca.com or 203-624-0305.

 

Technology Showcase 2.0

January 17, 2008 9:00am-4:00pm

 

Presented by Connecticut Computer Service (CCS).  A full day event with 16 different sessions devoted to the latest technology strategies and IT infrastructure tools.  Including Sharepoint 2007, Email Encryption, Secure Wireless Networking, Migrating to Vista and Office 2007 and more...

 

Get Details and Register Now...

 

 

 

Trivia Tidbits - Famous Accountants

Accountants are known to be a pretty exciting group of people! No? Check out this list of famous accountants in history to prove that you are in good company!

 

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About CAL Business Solutions

 

CAL Business Solutions

 

CAL Business Solutions is a Gold Certified Microsoft partner focused on Microsoft Dynamics GP- Great Plains accounting software. Ask about our fixed cost implementations, in-house development team and 25 years of experience. CAL is a five time Microsoft Business Solutions Presidents Club Member - recognizing the top 5% of partners worldwide. www.calszone.com

 

About Microsoft Dynamics GP

 

Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions-Great Plains) is a full featured, cost- effective solution for managing and integrating finances, sales and purchasing, distribution, manufacturing, project accounting, field service and even human resources and payroll.

 

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